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Trapped by the Attendance System: A Parent's Guide to Navigating School Fines, SEN, and EBSNA

Hello! I've been away for a few more weeks that I had anticipated - I'm getting to grips with the YouTube channel, revising Further Maths, and I've just started a CPD course on supporting children with dyslexia and memory issues. It's all very intense. Anyway, I'm determined to get this blog back on its feet, so expect weekly drops but this time on Sundays at around 6:30pm (GMT), which is the same time that a new video drops on YouTube. If that's too much of a wait, I post EVERY DAY on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Search for Mr M's PTA and you'll find me!   Navigating the morning transition with my own son as he settles into primary school is a daily reminder of how fragile a child's relationship with their educational environment can be. For many families, that relationship is now under severe threat from the Department for Education’s new statutory guidance, Working Together to Improve School Attendance . Introduced in August 2024, this...

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Why is Home Educating becoming popular?

10 Analogue, Low-Screen Lifesavers for Dyslexic Teenagers Navigating GCSEs

The Hidden Cost of Religious Illiteracy (And How It Is Costing Your Teenager Marks)

The Post-GCSE Maze: A Parent's Guide to Results Day and Beyond

Social Media Ban!?

How to Empower Your Dyslexic Teen!

Navigating the Reception Minefield: 10 Questions to Ask Your Child's Teacher

5 Minutes a Day: The Secret to Early Reading Success

Surviving Term One: A Teacher's Guide to Big School

Tantrums, Time-Ins, and the Death of the Naughty Step: The New Goal for 2026

The SEND Maze: Labels, Lifelines, and Our Children's Needs