20th February 2015

We have been been nominated for a two awards! "How to understand and apply SEN policy" which was published in October 2014 has been selected for the SEN non ICT resource of the year. Whilst the "Kaos World Chronicles" series has also been nominated into the same category.

Winners will be announced on Friday 20th March at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.

How to understand and apply reforms in SEN policy

10th February 2015

Schools had to implement huge changes last year with the introduction of the new National Curriculum. Around the same time but less well publicised, a new SEND Code of Practice was written, which was enforced in September 2014. This reform was the most comprehensive re-validation of SEN for over 30 years, and focuses on:

• every teacher being accountable for the progress and development of all pupils in their class
• early identification of needs and intervention to support them
• the cycle of assess, plan, do, review in order to meet the needs of children and young people with SEN
• collaboration between education, health and social care
• removing barriers to learning through inclusive practice.

Bestselling LDA author Lois Addy, the Specialist Lead for SpLD in North Yorkshire, was on the frontline of these changes. As part of a SEND Pathfinder Local Authority, Lois was responsible for training school staff on the whats, whys and hows of their changed responsibilities under SEN reforms. This experience placed her perfectly to write her latest book for LDA: How to understand and apply reforms in SEN policy. This resource is full of invaluable information and case studies and a welcome tool for any busy teacher who doesn’t have time to trawl through heaps of government documentation. Covering everything from the history of SEN legislation to linking educational support with health and social care, from early years right through to further education, this book really is your go-to guide. It even includes photocopiable tasks, quizzes and handouts perfect for staff training.

“This well written book is a must read for both professionals and teachers working in SEN. It translates SEN law into accessible language and should be used as a bible to understand the new SEN reforms. The book is packed with lots of practical examples which translate the new SEN reforms into action plans, providing a starting point for all SEN specialists to work from. Understanding SEN reform is not easy, but this book assures everyone that there is light at the end of the tunnel.” Amynah Bhanji, Special Needs Teacher and Writer.

The new SEND legislation needs to be applied to all children and young people aged 0–25 by April 2018, so buy your copy now!

TES SEN Show 2014

21st October 2014

The LDA stand at the recent TES SEN Show was a hive of activity as teachers, SENCos and SEN consultants from around the UK and beyond snapped up their copies of LDA’s newest publication How to understand and apply reforms in SEN policy, which aims to bring together and simplify the new duties and responsibilities for leadership teams, SENCos, teachers and governors.

Author Lois Addy was on hand to explain the implications of changes to legislation and guidance, presenting a free workshop demonstrating the new approach to assessment and inclusion being used by North Yorkshire County Council, a SEND pathfinder..

TES Special Educational Needs Show

28th August 2014

LDA are pleased to be exhibiting (stand 179) at TES Special Educational Needs Show 2014 which is being held on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October at Business Design Centre, London

This is the UK’s largest dedicated special educational needs show is back with more advice, inspiration and information for school leaders, teachers, support staff, parents and carers.

Visitors attending the show to find and buy resources, services, new ideas, network and learn about all the latest developments in the special educational needs sector.

Kate Ruttle raises the bar

28th March 2014

We are delighted to announce that Kate Ruttle, series editor of Target Ladders, was a finalist in the Raising the Bar Awards. She was selected in the 'Significant Contribution to Education' category.

Kate Ruttle is a household name in the world of SEN and educational publishing. She is a Special Needs Coordinator (SENCo), literacy coordinator and deputy headteacher in a Suffolk primary school, as well as an adviser to other primary and secondary schools in her area.

The Target Ladders series, launched by LDA Learning in 2013, sits alongside the How to … series and helps teaching staff identify the practical steps needed to reduce the gap between children with SEN and their peers.

Behaviour in the News

18th March 2014

Behaviour in schools has been highlighted in the news recently, as first Ofsted announced a rolling programme of unannounced visits to schools where ”standards of behaviour were giving cause for concern”, followed by the Department for Education’s issuing of new advice on “behaviour and discipline in schools”. Advice was offered to headteachers and school staff in all English schools on “developing the school behaviour policy” and on “the powers members of staff have to discipline pupils”.

Read more about the issue here:

European, National and Regional Customer Service Awards

October 2013

Findel Education's business has improved leaps and bounds from where we were two years ago and the word 'customer' is now central to our UK-wide operations. "Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do" and "giving the customer what they want" are now firmly part of our culture. Our Customer Voice feedback programme confirms that our customers think we are better than ever, but it's always nice to be recognised – and that's exactly what has happened, on a European, national and regional scale.

We are delighted to have won the 'Best Improvement Strategy' category ahead of Barclays and Virgin Media at the European Call Centre and Customer Service Awards on October 2nd, and we have now added a further two prestigious customer service awards to our collection. Our latest accolades include coming first ahead of LV= insurance and others in the 'Business Change or Transformation' category of the UK Customer Experience Awards 2013, and picking up 'Best Customer Experience Programme' at the 8th Annual North West Contact Centre Awards, in a category which included Capita.

With Free Next Day Delivery, Price Match Promise, Hassle Free Returns and many other customer-focussed initiatives, we really are striving to provide Best in Class customer service in a challenging market.

New 2013/14 Catalogue Out Now

2nd October 2013

We are delighted to have come out as the winners ahead of Barclays, Virgin Media and other well-known finalists in the 'Best Improvement Strategy' category of the prestigious European Call Centre and Customer Service Awards (ECCCSA), held in London and hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr.

Our company mission is to be easy to do business with and the judges recognised our hard work in improving our customer service over the last two years. We took the judging panel through our customer experience improvement journey, which included developing our Customer Charter and new Intranet site, designed to empower everyone within our company to think customer first!

We've made incredible improvements this year, including offering our customers Free Next Day Delivery, Price Match Promise and Hassle Free Returns - something our customers seem to value greatly in these tough economic times. We're not stopping there either! We'll continue to listen to you, our customers, in our ongoing commitment to provide Best in Class customer service. Keep sending us your feedback... You can read more about these awards, categories and winners by visiting the following link: http://live.callcentre.co.uk/Content/2013-Awards-Winners

New 2013/14 Catalogue Out Now

May 2013

Our new catalogue showcases over 150 new resources for Primary and Special Needs.

It also promises FREE Next Day Delivery*, no hassle returns and products designed for parents to use at home.

This year our catalogue offers you even more!

  Order your copy today.

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Winner of ERA 2012

2012

Our LDA Special Games book was named winner of the Educational Book Award at the 2012 Educational Resource Awards.

Usable in many different settings, the games help to uplift players, encourage social interaction and teamwork and promote safe energy release, enabling pupils to calm down.

Order your copy today.

TES Special Needs Show 2012 at the Business Design Centre, London was a success

October 2012

The event drew teachers and people with an interest in early years, primary or secondary education. The show had a focus on educational settings resources, services and classroom aids. CPD training sessions, expert advice and free practical workshops were also on offer at the show.

LDA held a stand, showcasing educational resources to support teachers and pupils with special educational needs. The stand focused on: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Autism, ADHD, Handwriting and Gross Motor Skills. Customer favourites on the stand included the ‘Starter Stile Tray’ and the ‘Wordbuilding Chest’. Visitors were also excited to hear that we offer Free Delivery with no minimum spend as standard!

Nasen Live 2012

May 2012

This year’s nasen Live 2012 took place on 23-24 May at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton.

LDA exhibited with a selection of our new products and offered an exclusive show discount!

Thanks to everyone who came to see us, it was a great success.