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Monthly Archives: July 2019
Help for schools with neurodivergent students
Would you like to help your local school to learn skills that will play to the strengths of neurodivergent students and accelerate their learning, at no cost to them? This started as my birthday Facebook fundraiser for schools which has proved … Continue reading
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Mouth breathing and ADHD
Recently I did a free teleseminar comparing the benefits of nose breathing to mouth breathing. I have had a very positive response from lots of mouth breathers, saying things like “nose breathing calms me down”, “nose breathing makes a huge difference … Continue reading
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Kids excel & schools save SEN money
Almost all of our schools are finding they have less funding available that in turn effects the increasing demands on Special Needs Budgets. So what can we do for less whilst kids excel? Imagine what it would be like if … Continue reading
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Breathing is good for you
But do you know the difference between nose breathing and mouth breathing – what is “right” breathing, and why is it important? I work with children and adults with learning differences, currently known as neurodivergent thinking and learning styles. I … Continue reading
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Maths made easy with Steve Chinn
So many people are anxious about elementary maths, join us for an on-line free teleseminar to explain the basics easily. Steve Chinn makes it all seem very simple. http://www.mathsexplained.co.uk Book your place here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3872950943873006594 The recent Guardian article looked at … Continue reading
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Visualising your Way through a Healthier Life
Olive Hickmott, is a leading expert in the use of mental imagery in visualisation. She is renowned for working with those who learn and think visually to help them improve their experience of many learning differences and excel. But visualising … Continue reading
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Are you and your child confused by school maths?
I am delighted to offer you a FREE online call with Steve Chinn, a world-renowned expert in the teaching of mathematics, especially in the primary stages. Book your FREE online webinar place here, for Wednesday 10th July at 7:30pm. Steve … Continue reading
