Here we outline the specific learning profile typically associated with Down Syndrome, and suggest ways that schools can best meet the learning needs of children and young people in this population.

What is working memory? Why is it important and what strategies help to improve it? We explain it and offer strategies to improve recall here.

While a degree of anxiety can be a helpful factor in motivation, too much can hinder a child’s learning and progress. Here, we discuss what anxiety is, how it can impact the learning process and how to foster a supportive learning environment for anxious learners.

I wrote a guest post on Honest Mum about ways parents of young children can develop their literacy skills. Read on to find out more!

Have you heard of the term ‘executive function’ before? Here we explain what it is, why its so important in learning and how it can be improved.

What is a growth mindset? Why is is important for children and young people to develop the belief that they can succeed, and how can we help them to do so?

Here we explain attachment theory, outline different attachment styles and think about their presentation at school. How can we help children with attachment difficulties to learn?

Dyscalculia might not be as well recognised or understood as other specific learning difficulties, but it has a fundamental impact on outcomes into adulthood. Find out what it is and how it can be assessed.

What are the key differences between people who have been diagnosed with dyslexia and those with literacy difficulties? How should each group be supported?

Reading is an essential skill, yet not all learners become proficient readers. Children learning ‘opaque’ languages are more likely to experience difficulty learning to read than those learning ‘transparent’ languages. Is English opaque or transparent, and why does it matter?