How The Stories We Tell Shape Children With Special Educational Needs And Disabilities (SEND)

In this powerful and thought-provoking session, sensory engagement and inclusion expert Dr Joanna Grace shares real-life stories and conversations that highlight the impact of the narratives we create around children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Exploring the role of storytelling for kids, she discusses how good and bad labels - often given with the best intentions - can shape a child's self-perception, confidence, and future! Focusing on SEN in early years, this webinar delves into how educators, parents, and caregivers can shift these narratives to better support children with SEND, including those with autism. Joanna provides practical insights on recognising and challenging limiting labels, reframing stories, and fostering a more inclusive and empowering environment for every child. Whether you're an educator, parent, or professional working in early years, this session is packed with valuable takeaways to help you rethink the stories we tell - and their lasting impact. Watch now to gain fresh perspectives and actionable strategies! ------------------------------------------------ Subscribe, like, and share this recording with your fellow educators and anyone passionate about education. Together, we can shape the future of teaching and learning! ------------------------------------------------ Stay in touch! 📌Instagram: / theparentag. . 📌Facebook: / theparentagroup 📌LinkedIn: / thep. . 📌Twitter: / theparentagroup 📌Website: https://www.parenta.com 📌Email: [email protected] 📌Phone: 0800 002 9242 ------------------------------------------------- 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to our Guest Speaker 01:15 Hello from Joanna 02:47 Stories That We Tell Introduction 08:45 The Stories Begin With You 10:00 Bad Seed "Some Children Are Just Born Evil" 14:30 There's More Of Them About Now 18:25 FASA Study 24:40 Replacing the Behaviour For The Feeling Behind It 28:07 Bad Behaviour "They Just Need A Bit Of Discipline" 42:07 Bad Parenting "If They Weren't So Soft On Them" 49:57 Q: What advice do you have if you have parents who may unknowingly reinforce limiting labels? 51:53 Q: Can you share some immediate steps we can take to reframe negative narratives in our nursery? 53:42 Q: How can you help a parent who is still grieving for the child they wanted? 57:31 Thank you everyone! ------------------------------------------------- Our monthly Parenta webinars are FREE to attend for all childcare professionals AND receive a professional CPD certificate if you attend. Register for our next free webinar here – https://www.parenta.com/webinars ------------------------------------------------- About Parenta Parenta is an early years solutions provider that started back in 1999. Over the last 20+ years, we’ve developed comprehensive solutions to dynamic problems commonly experienced in the early years sector. Some of these solutions being: Government funded childcare training provider https://www.parenta.com/our-childcare... Free recruitment services https://www.parenta.com/recruit-an-ap... Nursery management software https://www.parenta.com/all-in-one-so... Childcare websites https://www.parenta.com/website-design/ Marketing solutions for childcare businesses https://www.parenta.com/advertise-you... ------------------------------------------------- Useful links: Joanna's Presentation: http://www.parenta.com/wp-content/upl...