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Meet Cian, one of our brilliant ASEND recruiters whose dedication to inclusive sport has been transforming lives in and out of the water ✨ 🏊

We'd love for you to read his story and discover how you can get involved too! 😊

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-passion-impact-cians-journey-inclusive-swimming-asend-ltd-svize

From Passion to Impact: Cian’s Journey in Inclusive Swimming At ASEND, volunteering isn’t just something our team members do in their spare time. It is a reflection of who we are and what we value.

✨🤔 Considering opportunities to work in SEND before September?

We’re looking for passionate educators and specialists to join our team of tutors, teaching assistants and SEN consultants. Sounds like you? We’d love to speak with you!

You can have a look at our live jobs here: https://asend.co.uk/work-with-us/

You’re welcome to reach us at [email protected] or by calling us on 020 3668 1529.

Ending the week on a positive note with this heartwarming feedback from a parent 💙 Hearing back from families about the support our team provides is what keeps us going! 🌟

You can find more about our services and whether we’d be able to support your team on our webpage, https://asend.co.uk/about-us/

At ASEND, we're dedicated to empowering young people—and we're inviting passionate tutors, TAs, and SEN specialists to be part of our journey. Ready to make a real difference in education? Apply now! 🌟

This article is an important read by Dr Neil Alexander-Passe, shedding light on how unsupported young people with SEND, zero‑tolerance policies, and harsh discipline can contribute to a school-to-prison pipeline. Every child deserves understanding and support! 👇⭐

How undiagnosed SEND fuels the 'school-to-prison' pipeline, part one - Special Needs Jungle Special Needs Jungle provides parent-centred information, news, special needs resources and informed opinion about SEND - Special educational needs and disability, Education, Health and Care Plans, EHCPs, EOTAS, SEND Tribunal, children's mental health, rare disease, SEND politics

Sharing some encouraging feedback from two schools we’ve worked with! 😊💙

You can find more about our services and whether we’d be able to support your team on our webpage, https://asend.co.uk/about-us/

🌟 Learning Disability Week 2025: “Do You See Me?” is about recognising, valuing, and uplifting the voices and talents of people with learning disabilities.

This article by Easy Read shares why visibility matters and how to get involved:

https://www.easy-read-online.co.uk/post/learning-disability-week-visibility

Let’s ensure everyone is seen, heard and valued - not just this week, but every week!

Learning Disability Week 2025: Why visibility matters Learning Disability Week shines a light on the lives and experiences of people with a learning disability. Here's why that's so important - and how you can help.

Change futures. Grow your own.
At ASEND, we’re on a mission to empower young people—and we’re looking for passionate tutors, TAs, and SEN specialists to join us. Your next meaningful step in education starts here. 💼📚🌟

Join our growing community of professionals by applying now at https://asend.co.uk/work-with-us/

Miranda! 🌟💼

Miranda is an experienced Occupational Therapist currently available for work supporting children and young people with SEMH and SEN.

You can reach us at [email protected] if you think that Miranda would be a great fit for a role you have in mind.

✨🔍 Looking for new opportunities in SEND as an Educational Psychologist?

Join our team of passionate educators and specialists transforming lives, inspiring minds, and making a difference to children and young people with SEND.

Apply now at https://asend.co.uk/job/educational-psychologists-eps-jp17/

Any questions or want to speak first?

Reach us here: [email protected] ✉️ or call us on 020 3668 1529 📱.

📚💡 Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which is a day to spotlight the importance of accessibility in education, especially for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

To highlight the importance of ensuring that every young person has access to learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and empowering, Luca’s story from Waterloo Road on the BBC is incredibly insightful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D6Kn800SIk

When accessibility isn't prioritised, this can be the reality of being deaf at school 💔 - BBC Luca arrives at Waterloo Road and quickly realises it's not set up for deaf pupils. ...

🌳 Forest School: Empowering SEN Learners Through Nature 🌿

Outdoor learning environments like Forest School are transforming education for children with SEN. Nurturing confidence, supporting emotional regulation and growing social skills, nature is a space where all children can thrive!

👉 Read more:

Forest school | SEN Magazine ActivitiesLearning outside the classroom Forest school By Vicky Perry - April 30, 2025 0 59 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmailTelegramCopy URL Vicky Perry enthuses about getting your hands dirty, and powerful learning experiences in the great outdoors.■ Hands-on activities.We’re fortunat...