SEN :/

Hi,

RANT TIMEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As you might know I really don't like the term SEN(aka special educational needs). Personally I feel that in the society we are taught not to label people as one thing or another,so why is it in schools perfectly acceptable to label children with physical or mental disabilities? 

Now I know that the term SEN mostly used between teachers so they can give the right support etc, but I my opinion it makes me more self conscious about how I act in school,like for example- when on earth do you hear about a SEN kid questioning what the teacher just said? Ok,that time in science was different, but anyway its not very often, and I Think I Know why it is because people think that just because you are disabled it means you are introverted and to be honest a little bit thick and psychology proves that if a lot of people around  you think something, you are going start believing it too, so in theory  if people who work around disable people and assume that they are introverted then most likely the disabled person is going to believe that they are. so what im trying to say is the SEN term is holding disable children back. 

Is this really ok? comment what you think down in the comments bar, I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic.

Byeeeeeeeeeeee        

Cultivating mad cow

Hi,
My Mum has written a review on new author Kathryn A Littlewood's book about having bipolar and experiencing mental health distress (illness).

(Please note: This book is for Adults because of how the subject area and topic is described, but is comical none the less!)

Review by Ali Hayward: 

'I'd like to share something very special with you all. Yesterday, Wednesday 1st July 2015, was the launch of a new book from a new Sheffield author, Kathryn Littlewood. 'Cultivating Mad cow' is a personal narrative of a woman going through the trauma and confusion of a psychotic episode. Author, Kathryn Littlewood, recounts life from eleven years ago when she became very ill. With each turn of the page the reader gains a unique insight in to the depths of desperation, confusion and loss, mixed with the intensity of love, laughter and positive energy, only someone experiencing a Bipolar psychotic episode understands.

This book is as important to professionals, academics, and those in training for example, Counsellors and Therapists, Social Work, Medicine, Nursing, just as much as those who have an interest in life, caring, society and mental distress.

Whilst there are many books and journal articles on Bipolar, mental distress, trauma and/or psychosis, there are few written with the dedication and insight Kathryn shows. This important narrative, written in a style that is accessible to all, opens the door on a subject and experience that is ordinarily private or disregarded - giving the reader the privilege of understanding rarely available.'

Available to buy from Troubador:

http://www.troubador.co.uk/book_info.asp?bookid=3237

Kathryn's links:

Twitter: @FlippinMentBooks 

Website: www.flippinmentalbooks.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultivatingMadCow 

I hope you enjoy this book

Byeeeeeeee 

(not so) Happy Fathers Day

Hi.

So this post is about Fathers Day, it's late I Know,to be honest this Day is quite hard to talk about for me so if this post is short that's why. My Dad was called Alan Wood and liked profiteroles, I have inherited that trait for sure, anyway I don't have any memories really of him (he died in 2006,I was 3 before you judge about what a bad dad he must of been to not have given his daughter any precious memories of them together, I have had them but I can't remember them !!!!!) so the word 'Dad' hasn't really got any emotions, apart from the way I miss him,to associate with him. So FD (Father's day) is very depressing,all the stands with cards saying "#1 dad" on ect, I feel a sadness that I won't be able to buy him one. Luckily my good old Grandpa is still around so I still get to celebrate 
with him. YAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!  

If you read this post text your dad/Grandpa/Brother and say I love you because one day they won't be here and it's scary to think that.


Byeeeeee 

My Dad R.I.P

sooooooooo sorry! :'(

Hi,

I'm so sorry that I haven't posted in a while.(bad blogger!) 
Let's blame it on my teachers, they are the ones who give me loads h homework. If any teacher of mine reads this I love doing work but please I have pots to write, just kidding it's just a casual blog so give me as much homework as you like. Anyway the plan is to binge write a lot of posts Try and post on Saturday.  

Hope you think this is ok 

Byeeeeeeee