Jacqui and Colin Newton run training for Year 6s to be effective Peer Mediators.

Interview with Colin Newton by a Hampshire Educational Psychologist Tara Diebel. Tara explores some of the complex challenges that setting up secondary Circles can present and draws upon Colin’s experiences to find some ways forward.

Inclusion is a word that is more and more used in educational systems around the world. Teachers and educators aim to create an inclusive classroom for all pupils, especially in those countries where minorities co-exist. Meeting every pupil’s needs and creating a safe environment where everyone feels they can express their opinion are just some of the characteristics of an inclusive classroom. This is very important because every child deserves to have access to the same learning opportunities, no matter their learning barriers or individual differences. 

But this may sound complicated, especially because focusing and meeting all the needs of children can be difficult. How will you address all of them in a classroom where all are diverse? Well, the answers to this question come from the domain of inclusive education. Here are some strategies that will help you create an inclusive classroom that benefits all the students and meets their diverse needs. 

A Personal Position Paper

Preamble

Where there’s no Desire, there must be Discipline

Baruti Damali

To my EP family particularly, let’s really talk about Black Lives Matter (BLM).

I wish these ideas reach you all in the most optimal of well-being, particularly, during these challenging times.

It is also with a heavy heart, that I feel compelled to comment on the status of our profession, in the current context of the outpouring of pain by Black people and the support for Black people from around the world. These times have exasperated my tried and tested stress coping methods, subsequent to my cancer treatment all those years ago. Times made even more challenging when those who can see do not, and those who can do, do not. Now that I have raised my head above stress levels, I felt driven to put pen to paper (so to speak). Please take the time to read this.

Learning how to manage time is an extremely important skill for school children to master. Without this skill, they will constantly battle with stress because they don’t know how to plan ahead or prioritize tasks so they can meet deadlines. When they are more organized, they become more confident and can learn more effectively. Here are ten tips to help your children learn time management.

In a society that might be torn apart by the different views on cultures, inclusion is very important. Why? Because even if your skin colour is different, your eyes look different, or you have a disability, you are still a human. In the case of children, inclusion is essential, especially in school. 

Being part of a school culture that fosters diversity and accepts the differences between pupils is something enriching for every child. And it helps not only their mental development, but it can boost their study skills and performance too. Effective education and learning programs are essential for a healthy and inclusive approach towards students with special needs. So, if you are wondering what an inclusive school looks like, read on to discover.