Re-imaging 'special' educational needs- Emily SENDs her love.
Elizabeth Wright |
TEDxNorwichED
• April 2018
Emily is a SEND child, regularly bullied for her difference, her self confidence was low. Hearing Elizabeth's story changed Emily's outlook. By focusing on her internal strengths and resources, Emily realised she could step out of the shadow of disability, and she saw an exciting future ahead of her. Children with physical disabilities are being included in mainstream schooling, but this doesn't translate to development of self belief; character education is a growing concept in schools, but there hasn't been enough research into the impact of character on SEND children. In this talk, and through the lens of Emily, Elizabeth Wright, will tell you why we should be building up the character strengths that come so naturally to children with physical disabilities and how this could have a life changing effect on their confidence, self belief, and ability to see and reach their potential.