The Ministry of Education has released a new version of their School Screening Tool, which has been updated to align with recent recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer of Health. We highly recommend using the new School Screening Tool to help you decide Read More …
Get Your Game On! Club If you are a game lover, this club is the one for you! Each week you will be able to explore new board games, card games and teacher developed games both inside and outside the Read More …
Children with special needs need to learn similar things to those in mainstream schools. That includes functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, but also life skills, including how to interact with others in social settings. They may, however, need Read More …
Anyone who has children has probably heard about the importance of establishing a routine. It is a way of organizing a complicated and sometimes stressful life to build up a sense of stability and security. For children with special needs, Read More …
When the signs of a learning disability are identified early, children can be given the right help to develop key skills that they will use throughout their lives. Often the first signs can be subtle and, as such, are unfortunately Read More …
Teaching is a difficult job at the best of times and working in special education schools presents particular challenges. When students are especially vulnerable, as they often are in special education programs, then the impact of any teaching errors can Read More …
In addition to enhancing our ability to communicate, writing skills can open doors to countless opportunities including achieving learning goals and establishing meaningful connections with others. However, as everyone who has been involved in some way with learning disabilities programs Read More …
Special needs schools face the constant challenge of remaining up-to-date in the face of ongoing developments in special education. As our understanding improves and new techniques are pioneered, we have to adjust, but progress also comes with new challenges and Read More …
After all these years, I am so grateful that we found Brighton for our son. He has been thriving, and the school remains the perfect fit for him.
We can’t thank you enough for all your time, expertise and dedication to my daughter. She has loved coming to school every day for the past 4 years.