[SENco-forum] ethos of ridicule

It is like bullying of any kind- it has to be stopped.  No one is allowed to
pick on anyone because of gender, race, or religion at school so why are
they are allowed to make those with SEN feel bad?

 Moving rooms will only move the problem.

One way is to change the nature of the room and use it to support the Gifted
& Talented students as well or use it for some special, exciting or 'cool'
activities.  Then no one knows who is who, or who is doing what -they will
just want to be included!

 Long term you need to address the whole school approach to inclusion and
find ways to increase empathy and work on those social & emotional skills.
I know boys can seem a tougher nut to crack, but it has to be done all of
their sakes, not just the ones in your group who are at the sharp end at the
moment.

 Another suggestion, that was posted here last year, is to promote the
positive aspects of SEN such as Dyslexia with posters of those who have
it -both personalities and 'old boys'.  Sometimes seeing the older or 'cool'
guys once needed some support can help.

Sharon

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