Thinking outside the box

"Thinking outside the box" by Ruth who teaches pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs at a special school in Bryncoch, Neath, South Wales.

“I feel so privileged to have been given the opportunity to work with pupils with additional learning needs.

Prior to making the move to special educational needs (SEN), I worked in mainstream teaching Business Studies, ICT and Leisure and Tourism to pupils across KS3 and KS4. That was indeed rewarding but it was always the more challenging classes that evoked more passion within my teaching.

I wanted them all to achieve to the best of their individual potential and I found that I was getting far more pleasure out of teaching those classes.

Individualising and differentiating work became my aim. Why couldn’t everybody have a chance at success?

I began to focus more and more on individual learning pathways finding individual accreditation routes and pathways.

My pupils have taught me to be passionate about what I teach – to teach outside the box. They have taught me that there is no single route to success.

Coraline there will be so many opportunities out there for you and I know that you will do well.

Liz – just as Coraline is lucky to have you, you are so lucky to have her in your life. Things happen for a reason and your little family is proof of that. You are all made for each other like a little jigsaw puzzle. I am proud to know you!!!”

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