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As another academic year comes to an end, it is important to reflect on the difference Toucan Education has made to children, families, schools and local authorities across the North East. Through our Flexi School, Alternative Provision and wider support services, we...
As the school year draws to a close, many families are counting down the days until summer. But for neurodivergent children, especially those with autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, sensory processing differences or anxiety, the final weeks of term can be some of the most...
Toucan Education was founded in 2016 from a simple belief that children learn, develop and experience education in different ways. Over the past decade, we have worked with thousands of children, young people, families and professionals, creating opportunities through...
At Toucan, we understand that many girls with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) experience anxiety in ways that can deeply affect confidence, education, friendships and future opportunities. For lots of young people, traditional classroom environments...
Mental fatigue for children with dyslexia is very real, and it is something we talk about a lot at Toucan. Many children are working much harder than their peers just to keep up. What looks like a simple task can require significantly more effort, placing pressure on...
Every day, we live our lives and interact with our surroundings. We listen, we learn, we understand, we decode, we process, we read and we attempt to make sense of the world around us. For 15% to 20% of people, this can be more difficult because they are...
Over recent years, conversations around mental health and wellbeing have become more visible across schools, organisations and the wider media. Advice around self-care, mindfulness, healthy routines and seeking support is widely shared and has helped many people feel...
At Toucan Education, whether through our Alternative Provision or our Flexi School, everything begins with understanding the child. We take time to understand their needs. We recognise their strengths. We explore their abilities. We respect...
In early years education, age is often the first thing we notice about a child. It determines which room they are in, the expectations placed upon them and the milestones we assume they should be reaching. However, age alone never tells the full story. Real...