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The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has announced the introduction of the BDA Level 5 Certificate in Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties; Support and Intervention. The training is designed for individuals who have a professional interest in dyscalculia in order for them to become informed practitioners and teachers. It can be …

The Autism Education Trust (AET) is set to help more autistic children and young people get the education they deserve following a two-year extension of its contract with the Department for Education (DfE). The Trust, which recently reached its 10th anniversary, is the leading autism training and support programme for …

Volunteers have helped transform school grounds at the Heaton School to improve the learning environment for students. Heaton School in Heaton Moor is Stockport’s Secondary Special School for young people with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism and complex medical needs. The school caters for students aged …

The second of three purpose-built schools which will transform education for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs opened this week in Leeds. Springwell Leeds South at Middleton will serve 100 youngsters aged 11-16. In January, a sister site Springwell Leeds East opened at Seacroft and in September, a …

Hereward College’s students have secured themselves a commendable 2nd place in the Boccia tournament held at St. Nicholas Park Leisure Centre. Narrowly missing out on 1st place, the team competed against 16 teams from 9 other further education schools and colleges from around the West Midlands. Ever increasing in popularity, …