In this episode we are joined by our linking and matching officer Alex, who previously worked as a teacher, SENCO and assistant head.

Alex, Leigh, Lisa and Jason focus on Special Education Needs and Disabilities; what that means and how you as parents can advocate for your child and help school to support them.

In this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss the best way to prepare for a meeting at school so that you can get the best support for your child/children.

If you have any topics you'd like us to discuss please contact us on podcast@adoption-focus.org.uk

In this episode we discuss trauma informed schools with our guest speaker Hayley, the headteacher at Spen Valley High.

At Spen Valley High School they believe strongly in ethical leadership and whatever barriers there are to learning, they aim to support their students so they can remain in school, engaged in their learning and achieving well.

During the episode we explore what trauma informed schools are, what makes them different, how they work with families and what benefits they have to their pupils.

Episode 11 of our Education in Focus podcast discusses promoting good school and parent relationships. Leigh, Lisa and Jason chat about how as parents we can build a team around our children in an education setting, what part attachment plays and how you can advocate for your child to help them have a positive experience.

In this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss all those transitions that can happen before, during and after the school day that your child may need support with.

Many events in schools can be lots of fun on the face of it but can be sources of anxiety for our children.

From Halloween to Mother's Day to Christmas it is always a good idea to look out for these kind of events at school, be prepared and ask for more details so you can support your child.

In this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason will talk about what those triggers might be and how you can help your child still be included and enjoy them.

Our Schools Social Care Service helps children and families cope with social and psychological problems that may arise at school, at home, or in the larger community.

We can provide your school with a flexible and adaptable service to meet the needs of each school. Our skilled social care workers will work with pupils to eliminate barriers to learning. The aim is to ensure that every child has the chance to fulfil their potential by reducing levels of education failure, ill health, substance misuse, teenage pregnancy, abuse and neglect, crime and anti-social behaviour.

The outstanding work of our skilled and experienced team has been transforming the lives of children and families for more than a decade.

Our Schools Social Care Service can make a valuable contribution to meeting the expectations of Ofsted in your school. We can help with:

• Personal development
• Managing behaviour
• Creative approaches to student well-being
• Safeguarding
• Meeting the needs of socially disadvantaged pupils
• Support and training for staff

Getting ready for your child to head back to school, move up a school year or start a new school can be overwhelming.
In this episode Leigh, Jason and Lisa discuss lots of ways to help your child feel confident and ready for the new school year.

We'd love to hear what you think of Education in Focus. Drop us an email at education@adoption-focus.org.uk if you have any feedback or suggestions.