Children need to be equipped for life, beyond the classroom
One need only look around you to see how young South Africans exemplify the boundless potential of a future in […]
Empowering children : Managing emotional challenges in the classroom
In the ever-evolving field of education, meeting the diverse needs of children extends beyond conventional teaching approaches. A critical factor
Neurodiversity and change: How schools can support students
Neurodivergent young people often face a range of challenges related to variances in sensory processing. Some students may be hypersensitive,
Gestalt language processing: What is it & how can parents support their children?
A growing area of interest in the speech therapy profession is Gestalt language processing. Gestalt language processors are children who
VETERAN EDUCATION EXPERT TO LEAD THE BRIDGE ASSISTED LEARNING SCHOOL LONEHILL
Veteran educator Rauri Maarman is set to take over the reins as Principal of The Bridge Assisted Learning School in
MOVING FORWARD WHEN MAINSTREAM SCHOOLING IS NOT AN OPTION
Choosing the best school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent must make. This decision,
EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION: HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR CHILD IS STRUGGLING & NEEDS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Challenges related to emotional regulation are becoming increasingly common among children in today’s society. Emotional regulation refers to a child’s
FORGET ABOUT PAST PERCEPTIONS OF SUCCESS & REALISE YOUR CHILD HAS A FUTURE
Hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of parents today have children who require additional assistance academically, emotionally or both. For
GOALSETTING & ACADEMIC OUTCOMES: HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD FLOURISH
There are few tools as valuable as setting goals and constantly measuring a student’s progress against these goals in ensuring
THE BRIDGE ASSISTED LEARNING SCHOOL: EXPANDING TO SUPPLY IN DEMAND FOR QUALITY SUPPORTIVE EDUCATION
The Bridge Assisted Learning School in Lonehill, which opened in 2018 and rapidly became one of the top Neurodiversity-specialist schools,
HOW TO HELP YOUR NON-NEUROTYPICAL CHILD THRIVE
Parents of young children often fear whether their child will “fit in”, cope in a sporting environment or achieve academically
An Argument for an Assisted Learning School
What does assisted learning mean? The child will still follow a mainstream curriculum, but will be assisted in the following
Little kids, big feelings – helping young children manage anger
The past couple years have had a tremendous impact on the mental and emotional wellbeing of most people, and young
Neurodiversity: How to support a Dyslexic child?
Children each learn and develop at their own pace, and reading is no different from any other skill. However, for
The impact of poorly developed visual perception skills on reading and learning
Many educators would agree that there is a close connection between vision and learning. Much of what a child learns
Dissecting Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia is a disability that is believed to affect 2 – 10% of the population. This disability can be defined
PARENT SURVIVAL KIT – ADHD
Most parents would never ignore their child’s broken bone or obvious signs of physical injury. Yet, when it comes to
Neurodiversity: What you need to know
“Neurodiversity is having a brain that functions in ways that diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of ‘normal’, but
Coping with Anxiety
What could happen if we gave each person the tools to diminish their anxiety, reduce their fears and build a
Relief as assisted learning students return to school
Learning during lockdown has been a challenge for many families over the past few months. However, for assisted learning students,
Emotional Decisions
Irrational decisions are made when they are the result of a knee jerk reaction and when you are at your emotional peak. It is a choice you have made and decided to act upon based on your feelings and usually clouded by misinformation. Decisions made on the spur of the moment and under emotional conditions have almost always been the wrong decision, which leads to one feeling embarrassed and the need to apologise followed by the necessary mending of the relationship.
The Silent One
A school is not a quiet place. In my experience children constantly talk and more often than not they talk
Choose to be the role model your child wished to be
Many people will easily argue that the greatest gift to children is an education. Whilst most agree with this statement, some may disagree with the many references to education meaning a matric, and or, a degree. Without playing down the importance of a qualification, there is so much more to education. Education is about life.
The importance of Art in an assisted learning environment
By: Melodie Artingstall, Grade 3 Teacher at The Bridge Assisted Learning School Art is an unstructured subject, with only a
