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Karen McInnes
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How play-based learning could help ASN children at school
Additional support needs teacher Karen McInnes believes a move to prioritise play while raising the school starting age would be a game-changer for Scotland
Specialist Sector
12 October 2022
Scotland child playing
6 tips for stepping into your first ASN leader job
Managing a team in an additional support needs setting does not have to feel overwhelming, says Karen McInnes
Specialist Sector
5 January 2022
6 tips for stepping into your first ASN job
9 ways that ‘visuals’ help pupils and teachers
Using symbols or photos can have a powerful impact on children’s communication, says Karen McInnes
31 May 2021
5 post-lockdown tips from an ASN teacher
The basic principle in helping ASN pupils after lockdown should be ‘take your time’, says Karen McInnes
3 April 2021