New Column (Children With Learning Difficulties In Mainstream Schools)

Children With Learning Difficulties In Mainstream Schools

As more and more children are being diagnosed with having a specific learning disorder, the most common being dyslexia, is enough being done to help them?




In a class of thirty or more pupils can one teacher really be expected to take the time to spend with one individual child who may have a specific disorder.



As an advice columnist I have had a lot of letters over the years from parents of children with difficulties. Parents who feel that their children are not getting the help they need at the schools they are currently at, and that the more they seem to fight the system to try and get them the help they need the more barriers they seem to come up against.



Because more children are being diagnosed as having some form of difficulty, would it not be more beneficial for all the teachers themselves to be taught in multi sensory learning techniques instead of trying to teach them that all children are to be taught the same way. Multi sensory learning techniques would benefit all children not just the ones with learning difficulties. Teachers, schools and the government should be aware, they are not programming a conveyer belt of identical robots, but are teaching a group of thirty and some times more individuals. As we know no two individuals think, act, or look the same so why assume that thirty individuals could learn the same way.

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stopping kissing her, slowly he pulled away slightly to look her in the eyes "did I ever say that to you" he asked smiling wrapping his arms tighter around her waist. gazing into his sparkling blue eyes she smiles "I guess not" she whispered standing on her tip toes to plant a gentle kiss on his cheek. smiling he moved his hands to tenderly take hers and lead her back to where they had been sitting. "I would never ask you to leave" he said smiling at her "if I had my way you would never leave my side" he said sitting down and pulling her onto his lap. smiling she looked down at the floor not believing how lucky she truly was to find this man who loved her so much, who's smile made the whole world seem brighter and who's eyes seemed to sparkle like nothing she had ever seen before. as he wrapped one of his strong arms around her she smiled even more just knowing he was there holding her made it feel like nothing would ever hurt her again. stroking her cheek with one hand he whispered "what are you thinking". wrapping both her arms around his neck and looking deep into his eyes she replied "just how lucky I am to have found you" she smiled resting her head on his shoulder. "not only found me but now your stuck with me" he said kissing her forehead. smiling she raised her head and placed a hand on his face and gently kissed his lips. "I can think of worse" she said looking deep into his eyes smiling. "good" he whispered as his lips found hers. and his hand that was on her cheek slowly moved around to the back of her head pulling her in even closer before gently traced its way down her arm and around her waist. "still want to leave" he asked smiling. "never" she replied gazing up on the face of a man that she could not believe could have done the things she had been told he had. how could such a loving and tender being be so cold and violent. slowly he removed his hands from around her waist an reached over to a large box by the side of the couch that they were sitting on and opened it. "well" he said smiling "if the answer is never we better at least try and make ourselves more comfortable" with that he placed one of his arms once more around her and the other under her legs gently scooping her up into his arms as he stood before placing her where he had seconds ago been sat. smiling she looked up at him "more comfortable" she asked "and how do you plan on doing that". "you will see my dear" he said walking to the box and reaching in.

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as he began to turn her face she quickly closed her eyes feeling the tears well up inside them. "please look at me" he said gently. trying to lower head but unable to she closed her eyes tighter as the tears began to escape. see her tears starting to flow he moved closer cupping her face gently with both hands and tenderly wiping the tears away "tell me what's wrong" he whispered. opening her eyes to look at him she wasn't sure exactly what to say. she had no idea her self as to why she was crying. she was here with a man who seemed to truly love her and who had captured her heart and yet all she could do was cry. closing her eyes once more she searched for the right answer to give him. as she searched he gently kissed her eyes. "I wish you would tell me what has you so upset" he whispered. moving his hands from her face he wrapped them around her pulling her in tight. finally finding her voice she replied "I don't know" and gazed up into his eyes. "tonight has been so perfect" she said gently shaking her head "I just" she paused for a moment "I just don't know" she began to sob. taking her coat from her and placing it back on the table he slowly led her back to where they had been sitting. "are you afraid" he asked. looking up at him she tried to smile "I guess I am a little". slowly he let go of her hand and moved away a little from her. "I'm sorry" he said "it was not my intent to frighten you". standing up he moved slowly away from her "perhaps you should leave" he said not turning to look at her. rising and moving to stand behind him she placed her hand on his shoulder. "I'm not frightened of you. you have been nothing but kind" slowly she smiled as he turned to look at her "how could I be frightened of such a perfect gentleman" her smile widening as she saw his smile once more light up on his face. "I'm frightened of this" she said looking down trying to search for the right words to use then once more meeting his gaze with hers "I am frightened of losing what we have. my feelings" she said continued trying once more to hold back the emotions that were trying to over power her. "I guess I'm frightened that something is going to happen to take this away from us". smiling he gently turned wrapping his arms around her "and do you really think I would let any one or any thing do that" he said gently kissing her. returning his kiss she wrapped her arms around her waist whispering "something's cant be stopped" she replied. grinning he pulled her in tightly "like my love for you" he smiled gently kissing her once more. the sent he wore along with the feeling of his lips gently caressing her neck made all her worries and troubles slowly vanish. "that's not quite what I meant" she whispered smiling at his resolve that they would be together. "I thought you wanted me to leave" she continued trying hard not to giggle.

as i was sitting and writting i came up with the following

staring into his blue eyes she wondered if he could truly see down deep into her soul as she felt he did. quickly turning from his gaze she rushed to the other side of the room. she didn't want him to see the hurt and pain that hid behind her eyes. she didn't want him to see the high walls that she had wrapped around her heart as a defence to stop her from getting hurt again.


"its starting to get late I should go" she said almost in a half whisper

"must you?" he asked not moving from where he sat.

turning to look at him she forced a smile on to her face. "is that your way of asking me not to" she turned once more to pick up her coat feeling the smile beginning to fade from her face. standing up right she could feel that he was now right behind her. as her eyes filled with tears she dared not turn as she didn't want him to see her like this. placing his hands on the top of her arms he moved in closer and whispered into her ear "please stay". trying with all her might to hold in the emotion that was now starting to take over her she moved quickly releasing her self from his hold and making her way to the door only for him to rush in front of her and block her way. "please" he said again and then noticing her trying to hide her face from him he gently cupped her cheek in his hand and turned her to look at him.

Pets

Since my friend who helped me to move went home i've been feeling a little lonely, untill now. Yesterday i went to a near by pound and brought home two of the sweetest dogs i've ever met.

Ty is the younger of the two. He is a 7year 7 month old German Shepherd, Collie cross and to say he is on the ball is an understatment. Nothing gets past this boy and he is very curious about everything and everyone he sees. He also loves to play fetch with his favourite ball.

Boyet or Boy as i call him is the eldest. He is a 10 year 7month old Collie, Staffie Cross. He is the more nerves of the two but from what i was told he was abused by his old family. People who do that to inocent animals make me sick. Because he is so old no one wanted him and the day i went they were getting ready to put him to sleep so i took him to. He loves the odd cuddle but it has to be on his terms. I'm hopeing with time he will become more confident.

Well with these two in my life i can safely say i'm not going to be lonely any time soon. speak to you all soon.

Love Always Lucy xx

Hello World

As seen as this is my first blog i thought i should tell you all a little about me.

My name is Lucy Woodwood. I was born in November which makes me a Scorpio, and yes i do have a sting in my tail if crossed.

I've been an advice columist for a few years now, its a job i love and that suits me. Its not the only job i've had in my life. I have worked in bars, worked in schools, heck i even worked as a security guard for a short time while i looked for the perfect job for me, which i now have.

As an advice columist i have worked for a few different papers, mainly through itchy feet syndrome (no not an illness or disease). i have never been one for staying in one place for very long. mainly because i have never felt like i belonged there.

Now i've moved to Bon Temps and have started working for the Tribune and i am loving every second of it. The letters i get are sometimes a little strange, and some are nothing like i have had while working on other papers, but a person in need (or vampire, or shifter, or werewolf, or whatever they are) is still someone who has took the time to reach out for help and hopefully thats what i do for them, help.

Bon Temps is a beautiful place and is the first place i have moved to that i have not felt like an outsider. All the people i have met have been warm and kind and made me feel at home so much so that i have no urge to move on like i have done in other places. In fact i can see me living out the rest of my life in the nice little place.

Hope to hear from you all soon. Love Always Lucy XX