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The word around them and the world WITHIN them. Well said Sir Ken Robinson 👏

Loving the idea of a global school for humanity. We don’t stop learning when we leave formal education, do we?

http://www.mindvalley.com

Mindvalley – A Global School For Humanity Discover a new school of education for a rapidly changing world. Mindvalley unites the planet’s best teachers, ideas, and community on one immersive platform.

No surprise that Finland 🇫🇮 are, once again, ahead of the curve in reimagining 21stC education 👏

Finland Will Become The First Country In The World To Get Rid of All School Subjects - Enlightened Consciousness The huge changes will involve the removal of school subjects from the curriculum. A revolution is coming for schools in Finland in

Are you a member of Ted.com? There are so many wonderful resources in the TedEd (youth and education site). Link below.

I love Sir Ken 😍

Sir Ken Robinson: Is it the end of the world if your child isn’t academic? No Twelve years have passed since Sir Ken Robinson delivered his hilarious and eviscerating TED talk Do Schools Kill Creativity? It has become the most viewed talk in TED’s history, recently...

Available today! New book from the education reform legend Sir Ken Robinson 👏

I’m delighted to say that my new book for parents, “You, Your Child, and School” is released today and is now available to order.
Amazon US 👉 http://amzn.to/2HPqlvT
Amazon UK 👉 http://amzn.to/2F5T2Gr

What is a “Democratic School”? This interview with founder Sean Bellamy in the Telegraph explains.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/12082989/Let-pupils-set-classroom-rules-and-punishments-says-education-expert.html

Wise words 👍

I would love this message to go viral for Halloween. Please like and share this post as well as follow our page if you haven’t already! It would mean a lot to me! Let’s make Halloween great for all with autism!

This short video sums up our kids in standardised education
https://youtu.be/Y6tUvfo-Xl0

Animal School

For those who have asked for more info on Democratic Schools 👍
http://www.phoenixeducation.co.uk/index.php/about-us-2/what-is-democratic-education

What is Democratic Education? Democratic education in the UK: student participation is supported and promoted by the Phoenix Education Trust

I think we can all relate to this article. 😒A sad but true assessment of the lack of professional support for our special kids.

Is it autism? Is it something else? Or is it all Mum’s fault? What happens when you think your child might have a disability or a special need of some sort, and you approach the relevant professionals for help and support? It would be nice to think that famil…

Risk and the Teenage Brain: TEDx Talk by Sands School in Devon 🇬🇧 👌
https://youtu.be/KDfRmva96bk

Risk and the teenage brain - what's the worst that could happen? | Sean Bellamy | TEDxTotnes The teenage brain is hard wired to take risks. What if there was a school that embraced that neuroscience and celebrated risk taking? Students from Sands Sch...

Did you see the Understanding Autism series in The Guardian? 👏

Understanding autism part one – Jack and Rosie In the first part of a special cartoon series, we meet Jack and Rosie, who see the world very differently

[Dyslexia]. Great words of wisdom from Henry Winkler ❤️

Henry Winkler speaks about growing up with dyslexia - Speak Up For Kids Watch a video with Henry Winkler speaking about growing up with dyslexia. Help us Speak Up for Kids by sharing Henry's personal story.

The world needs ALL kinds of brains 👍

Indebted to Jo Day for sharing this article with me. Thought it would interest you guys too.
Link in comments 👇

[UK Alternative Education]. The best school in the world (the one we moved 200+ miles for) 😉has an Open Day coming up for everyone who just can't face the prospect of state secondary for their child/ren. It's on a Saturday. It's in a beautiful part of the country. Come to Devon for the weekend and check it out.
Contact: [email protected]

[Autism] My friend Nicky speaks to the BBC about inadequate support for ASD in education.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-39204674

Special needs pupils 'lose out as budgets are squeezed' - BBC News Children with special needs are not getting the support they need because of budgets cuts, says the NASUWT union.

Well said Professor Cox 💕

Brian Cox: Don't use children as 'measurement probes' to test schools Television science presenter also calls for teachers to be given more respect – and bigger pay packets

10 Parenting Experiences That Will Make You Say “Yup, That’s Basically My Life” see the rest at http://blog.theautismsite.com/parent-experiences/

When you're the parent of THAT child.

Teacher to parents: About THAT kid (the one who hits, disrupts and influences YOUR kid) 'I know. You’re worried. Every day, your child comes home with a story about THAT kid. The one who is always hitting, shoving, pinching, scratching, maybe even biting other children...I know, and I am worried, too.'

[Autism]. Seen this? Might be nice to have some clinical support rather than being made to feel like a highly-strung parent for years? 👀

[Autism] Now wouldn't this be nice?

Richard Branson to introduce 'autism-friendly' Virgin package holidays Virgin is working with parents and campaigners to develop “autism-friendly” holiday packages, The Independent can reveal. Jo-Ann D’Costa-Manuel, founder and director of charity Autism Parent Empower, said she was in talks with Virgin Holidays about a number of new initiatives to make holidays easier...

[Autism] What a great idea 💡

[Autism] shout out to all the primary carers ❤

At least workplace training professionals get it! 🙄 "Personalisation is something which marketers have used for years to boost consumer engagement and increase sales.

Unfortunately, the world of professional development has been slow to catch on. It’s time for more of us in the world of learning and development to make things personal and start reaping the same benefits!"