Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Well at School

@wellatschool.bsky.social

310 followers 380 following 300 posts

Supporting children with medical and mental health needs at school Est 2010

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · Apr 28

SEND families can often feel like they are spiralling down when trying to navigate SEND support. Here at Well At School, we aim to offer advice and information to parents, schools, and students to help Send Students reach their educational goals. https://www.wellatschool.org/
#EduSky #disability

1 4

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 2d

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects around two children in every year 1 class. Children with DLD are more likely to experience difficulties with their learning and to experience social and emotional problems.

#DLD #DLDday #primeryschool #speech #EduSky #EduSkyUK

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 3d

This OCD Awareness week we are mythbusting some misconception about OCD. For advice on how to support a student with OCD see our conditions page at https://www.wellatschool.org/conditions-old/obsessive-compulsive-disorder

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #Disability #OCD #Mentalhealth

1 2

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 4d

As we approach the half-term, travelling with a condition can add barriers to someone's journey.
Check what help airports and your airline offer people with health conditions.

#disability #EduSky #EduSkyUK #Travel #TravelSky

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 5d

This week is National Braille Week. There are over 25,000 blind and partially sighted children (0-16 years old) in the UK.

#nationalbrailleweek #braille #EduSky #EduSkyUK #Disability

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 5d

Today is the start of OCD Awareness Week

#ocd #ocdawareness #EduSky #EduSkyUK

1 1

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 11d

The end of Anaphylaxis awareness week but not the end of highlighting life with anaphylaxis
#EduSky #EduSkyUK #Allergy #Anaphylaxis

1 1

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 12d

A day dedicated to raising awareness about children's health, welfare, and well-being: At Well at School, we provide guidance to schools on how to address challenges student with health condition might face. - https://www.wellatschool.org/conditions

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #Disability #SEND

2 2

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 13d

Dyspraxia, also known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), is a common disorder that affects movement and co-ordination.
#dyspraxia #dyspraxiaawareness #dyspraxialife #dyspraxiasupport #ukschools #send #SENDCo #EduSky #EduSkyUK

2 2

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 13d

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that affects a child’s movement and muscle control . For advice on how to support a child with CP in education see our website for details. - https://www.wellatschool.org/conditions-old/cerebral-palsy
#cerebralpalsy #EduSky #EduSkyUK

2 3

Reposted by Well at School

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 16d

Spending on support for children with SEND will exceed £20 billion by the end of the decade as demand continues to rise, the @theifs.bsky.social predicts

SEND spending set to exceed £20bn amid surge in support

Spending on EHCPs and child disability benefits will rise sharply this decade, the IFS predicts, as the government prepares to set out reforms

www.tes.com

1 4 7

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 16d

Tell us what makes you smile?

#WorldSmileDay #smile #EduSky #EduSkyUK #MentalHealth

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 17d

October is also ADHD Awareness Month as well. October is very neurospicy

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #SEND #SENDFamilies #neurodiversity #ADHDCommunity

2 3

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 17d

1st Oct - 7th Oct is Anaphylaxis Awareness Week!

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #Allergy

2 2

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 18d

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. It occurs across the range of intellectual abilities.

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #Dyslexia

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 20d

Did you know: 4.5% of the UK population have a vegetarian or vegan diet. (2018/19)

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #Vegetarian #VegSky

2 3

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 20d

Down's syndrome is when you're born with an extra chromosome.
You usually get an extra chromosome by chance, because of a change in the sperm or egg before you're born.

#downsyndrome #EduSky #EduSkyUK

2 2

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 20d

Who else is traveling to school or work today?

#mondaymood #mondaymorning #rushhour #school #working #EduSky #EduSkyUK #southkensington #commute

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 21d

You're empowered to own your emotions, and you're never alone in how you feel! 💕

#empowered #news #NewsHeadlines #EduSky #EduSkyUK #mentalhealth

2 3

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 23d

The journey through education with a student with mental or physical conditions can be difficult, but we are here to help make the path a bit clearer. - https://www.wellatschool.org/understanding-the-law

#EHCP #ehcplan #EduSky #EduSkyUK #disability

1 4

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 24d

Get ready to be inspired! 🌟 Listen to our new podcast with Marie, Headteacher at CCHS, as she shares her remarkable educational journey and envisions a brighter future for hospital school education.

#podcast #EduSky #EduSkyUK

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 25d

Exercise boosts, mental health heart health, mood & energy! You don't need to live in the gym, just walking helps! Warning: exercise may cause excessive happiness, energy boosts, and a sudden urge to wear spandex! 🏃‍♀️💪

#fitness #exercise #EduSky #EduSkyUK #MentalHealth

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 25d

Follow us on TikTok!
#tiktok #EHCP #ehcpjourney #sendstudents #disability #chronicillness #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #school #schoollife #schoollifechallenge #EduSky #EduSkyUK #Disability

1 2

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 26d

Are you a parent/carer with a SEND child? Need help understanding the law? Find out who's who, or what, to know the difference between an IHP and an EHCP? Then look no further than the Well at School website parents page.

#Send #EduSky #EduSkyUK #EHCP #ehcplan #disability

2 3

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 27d

Although Eczema Week has come to an end, support for people with eczema will continue. See our website for how your school can support someone with eczema - https://www.wellatschool.org/conditions-old/eczema

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #ChronicCondition #Eczema

1 3

Well at School @wellatschool.bsky.social · 28d

In today's world, peace may seem like a distant dream for many, but together we can ignite a spark of hope! Today, we unite to forge a path towards a brighter, more harmonious future, where love and understanding are everyday.

#peace #EduSky #PeaceDay #EduSkyUK

2 4