Christmas Survival Guide For SEND Families

Christmas Survival Guide For SEND Families

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...
Why Vowels Are the Heartbeat of Every Word

Why Vowels Are the Heartbeat of Every Word

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...
Understanding Low Mood in Children with SEND

Understanding Low Mood in Children with SEND

At Toucan, we work closely with children who have dyslexia, ADHD, autism and other learning differences every day. One issue that arises more often than people might expect is low mood. It can be subtle and sometimes misunderstood. But for many children with Special...