Blog & Podcast

Half-term is a useful point to pause and think about what pupils and staff may need for the next part of term. A short check-in now can help everyone return with clearer expectations.

At Inspire Tutoring, our mission is simple: to provide high‑quality, relationship‑led tuition that supports every learner to feel safe, confident, and capable. We specialise in working with children and young people who need something different from mainstream education — whether due to SEND, SEMH needs, EBSA, or wider barriers to learning.

When people think about careers in care and education, they often see them as completely different. The truth is, they have far more in common than you might think. Whether you are a carer looking for a new challenge or a SEN Teaching Assistant considering a role in care, you already have many of the skills employers are looking for.

Across the UK, conversations around SEND are louder than ever not because families want attention, but because too many children are struggling to access education in a way that works for them. From autism and ADHD to EBSA (emotionally based school avoidance), delayed EHCPs and overwhelmed schools, parents, teachers and young people are speaking openly online about a system that often feels stretched beyond capacity.

The growing demand for SEN teaching specialists is a critical challenge for UK schools, driven by increasing EHCPs and funding pressures. This report offers data-backed insights and compassionate strategies to help school leaders navigate recruitment and support their most vulnerable pupils.

Transferable skills for SEN teaching are the existing competencies mainstream educators possess that are highly valuable in Special Educational Needs settings. This guide empowers teachers to recognise and leverage these skills, facilitating a smoother transition and enhancing their impact on children with additional needs.