School should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for every child, however, it can be very challenging for some children, particularly those with learning difficulties. One in five children will struggle to learn and for these children school can become an unhappy and stressful place. As a child who has learning support needs progresses through school, he or she often loses the confidence in themselves and their abilities. They may lose interest in school, become frustrated and try and avoid school work. Learning Links team of specialist teachers work collaboratively with families, schools and other professionals to address the road blocks that prevent children from learning.
School is not only about working in the classroom it is also a place for children to meet new friends and enjoy social interactions. Some children stuffle with emotional and social development which can impact on both learning and friendships.
Emotional Co-Regulation Strategies
What is Emotional Co-Regulation and why is it important? Emotional co-regulation is an interactive process where parents, teachers or caregivers work together with children to help them manage their emotions. It starts in early childhood and lasts a lifetime. In this process, children learn to better respond to stressful situations and communicate their needs with […]
Tuesday, 21st February 2023
Read MoreCounting Skills: How to Build Strong Maths Foundations
Counting is one of the first numeracy skills children learn. It lays the foundation that makes all mathematical learning possible. Teaching children to count in the early years is important for preparing them for success in maths when they start school. When children start school, they will begin learning basic maths concepts like addition, subtraction, […]
Tuesday, 21st February 2023
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Monday, 7th November 2022
Read MoreSimple Strategies for Teaching Maths
Teachers work very hard to help students become competent with mathematics so that they have the skills to progress through the curriculum. We know that within the classroom students have a range of abilities and are at different stages of their skills development journey. If students do not have a strong grasp of the basics […]
Tuesday, 20th September 2022
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