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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...
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....