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Ideas that support skills, soothe emotions and spark joy Most children will have their hearts set on a special gift for Christmas, but what about all the little extras like stocking fillers, small games, activities and sensory treats? Choosing gifts for neurodivergent...
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, isn’t it? Sleigh bells, snowflakes, presents, pantomimes, every child’s dream, right? So why do so many neurodivergent children find Christmas difficult and why do parents and teachers often notice an...
What Help Is Reasonable to Expect in School? When parents notice that their children are struggling, they’re suddenly thrust into a sea of terminology and jargon. It can be difficult to know what the best course of action is and what counts as a reasonable request or...
At Toucan, we believe that education should be shaped around the child rather than expecting the child to bend themselves to fit the system. This philosophy underpins everything we do, and one of the most practical ways it comes to life is through sensory circuits....
Teach vowels as more than a list and they become the keys to unlocking spelling, reading and meaning. Do you know what vowels are? Most people, when asked, would say a, e, i, o, u – and some clever folks might add sometimes y. That’s great. You can identify which...
“Once the storm is over you won’t remember how you made it through…But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm is all about.”— Haruki Murakami For a time, we didn’t appreciate the severity...
This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week, and the British Dyslexia Association is calling on us all to “Raise the Volume.” The campaign is about amplifying the voices of dyslexic people - past, present, and future. The internet and social media have made that easier than...
At Toucan Education, we’ve always been passionate about supporting children and young people across the North East. Through our Flexi School, Forest School and Alternative Provision, we’ve created opportunities for those who need them most. Alongside this, our...
Please never forget how brave it is to continue to show up in a story that looks so different than what you thought it would be.’ Liz Newman Our son was excited about starting school, but with hindsight, maybe we showed up in the wrong story, the wrong setting. We...