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Karen Hayward

@karenyw_send

STEP SEND Lead based in East Sussex STEP Academies.
SEN mummy and advocate for children with SEND .
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New weekend reading has arrived πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ after an initial skim through I can see already how much practical advice it contains

New weekend reading has arrived πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ after an initial skim through I can see already how much practical advice it contains
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Siblings can be blooming awesome! 3 adults brought up by two wonderful parents who took very different routes, have very different careers, raise beautiful children and are happy. We are blessed.

Siblings can be blooming awesome! 3 adults brought up by two wonderful parents who took very different routes, have very different careers, raise beautiful children and are happy. We are blessed.
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This week's reading has taken me on a journey into really early development of mathematical thinking considering prerequisite skills, sensory factors and possible structures for progression. Definitely lots of food for thought

This week's reading has taken me on a journey into really early development of mathematical thinking considering prerequisite skills, sensory factors and possible structures for progression. Definitely lots of food for thought
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Free webinar mini-series! Please share with parents/carers and professionals. Tickets can be booked via our website: gr0ve.org/free-webinar-m…

Free webinar mini-series! Please share with parents/carers and professionals. Tickets can be booked via our website: gr0ve.org/free-webinar-m…
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Their holidays have started, they're off camping with Daddy and the house feels seriously quiet without their special brand of loopy

Their holidays have started, they're off camping with Daddy and the house feels seriously quiet without their special brand of loopy
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When you take them away from the pressure of conforming in school each day all the niggles and arguments ease right up and they're best of friends again

When you take them away from the pressure of conforming in school each day all the niggles and arguments ease right up and they're best of friends again
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Every autistic child needs people they can be truly themselves around, the parents of autistic children need people they can be truly themselves around. Every time it feels our world is coming tumbling down I'm grateful for these people, not least my mum.

Every autistic child needs people they can be truly themselves around, the parents of autistic children need people they can be truly themselves around. Every time it feels our world is coming tumbling down I'm grateful for these people, not least my mum.
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Parenting fails today: took Zilla to football camp in sports appropriate clothes that didn't look like a football kit and got the date mixed up for Tink's musical theatre workshop meaning she missed it ... This is not me! I love the holidays but clearly need routine 😬

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Some children were not made to be still, focussing hard on sitting still may actually mean they are less able to focus on learning. These children have so much to give when we, as educators, adapt to meet their needs. My monkey child is no exception! #autism #SEND

Some children were not made to be still, focussing hard on sitting still may actually mean they are less able to focus on learning. These children have so much to give when we, as educators, adapt to meet their needs. My monkey child is no exception! #autism #SEND
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Grateful to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community for their inclusive attitude. Zilla loves his weekly football sessions and for the first time has tried the holiday camps and came home smiling yesterday #Autism #anxiety #inclusive

Grateful to <a href="/OfficialBHAFC/">Brighton & Hove Albion</a> in the Community for their inclusive attitude. Zilla loves his weekly football sessions and for the first time has tried the holiday camps and came home smiling yesterday #Autism #anxiety #inclusive
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Is it school yet? This is an absolute first for me, 2 days in and he's come home happy and has even wanted to talk about his day! Long may this continue!

Is it school yet? This is an absolute first for me, 2 days in and he's come home happy and has even wanted to talk about his day! Long may this continue!
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Super proud of my Tink who was back on stage again today. Freya has such challenges with anxiety at the moment but when she assumes a character on stage all that seems to melt away.

Super proud of my Tink who was back on stage again today. Freya has such challenges with anxiety at the moment but when she assumes a character on stage all that seems to melt away.