Over 1 million school aged children are classed as having special educational needs. In our first Abbey School podcast, we explore why provision of a learning experience to enable and empower these children, as opposed to merely managing them through their formative years, will offer benefits to our communities as a whole. 

We welcomed Head of the School of Education and Human Development at Bangor University - Professor Carl Hughes, our School Principal - Dr Katy Lee, and Head of Clinical Services at Abbey School - Professor Sandy Toogood, to discuss and explore the strides being made in the field of educational development, and how the Abbey School Model encapsulates the progress that has been made.

Abbey School: a new beginning for special educational needs

Choosing the educational pathway which will give your child with special educational needs the best start in life is one of the most important issues a parent faces. In this podcast, we explore the legal landscape around SEND provision and the rights of pupils and parents.

We welcomed to the discussion Steve Broach - a renowned Public Lawyer with expertise in education, disability and children's rights, and Dr Julie O'Sullivan - a leading Educational Consultant with decades of experience working in special education.

Understanding special educational rights – a guide to accessing the best possible SEND education.

Creating a learning journey that will work for a child with special educational needs is an important part of unlocking their potential. 'Personalised learning' will give a child the foundations on which to build a lifetime of acquiring knowledge and skills.

We invited to this Abbey School podcast, our Deputy Principal Kelly Holloway, Assistant Principal Kirsty Keyburn, and Dr Corrina Grindle - Associate Professsor at the Centre of Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR) at The University of Warwick. Together we explore what we mean by a ‘personalised learning journey’ and look at the life changing impact this can have on a pupil's learning experience.

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