
Why barefoot is best
One of the most common questions I get asked by parents is “what shoes do you recommend for my baby?” The vast majority of parents are quite surprised when I tell them “no shoes at all”. Let me tell why barefoot is best… 1. Allows for natural foot growth Growing feet need lots of freedom for muscles to strengthen, toes to spread and learn to grip and for bones to form in a natural position. We therefore need to avoid anything that would restrict this such as tight bedding,

How to explain Co-Vid 19 to a child with Profound and Multiple Learning Needs
This will be a very unfamiliar time with limited predictability for all students and parents. Your child is likely to fall within the high-risk category and will need to follow specific advice from the government and NHS. This can be difficult to explain your child. Sensory stories are a wonderful resource, fun for people of all ages and abilities. It allows people who may not be able to understand without feeling the contextual scenario. It is very simple, it is a short sent