You step into class and within minutes, the ride feels unsteady. One learner is eager but unfocused, another is quiet and withdrawn, and a third needs movement, yet the timetable says sit still. However well you plan, progress is often jolted because one part of learning is doing all the work while another is left […]
Imagine your child’s first classroom isn’t a desk or a playmat—it’s the womb. The conventional wisdom of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) defines “early” as the period from a child’s birth to age eight (UNESCO, 2010; UNICEF, 2023). This framework, while well-intentioned, overlooks a fundamental truth: a child is not born as a blank […]
Holistic Education Model: The Tricycle Approach That Works In today’s fast-evolving education landscape, one-size-fits-all approaches no longer work. The Tricycle Model offers a dynamic holistic education model that places the child at the centre, supported equally by parents, teachers, and a structured knowledge base. This model not only addresses academic growth but also nurtures emotional […]
Introduction As an experienced educator specialising in inclusive teaching strategies, SEND, and early childhood education, I, Dr. Farida Sheikh, am passionate about supporting diverse learners. I’m addressing the urgent challenges facing inclusive teaching strategies in 2025. This approach, which integrates cultural context, emotional well-being, and inclusion, is vital for modern classrooms. This blog, now expanded […]
Introduction As an educator with over two decades of experience in inclusive teaching, SEND, and early childhood education, I, Dr. Farida Sheikh, am thrilled to share my insights on social-emotional learning (SEL) for 2025. This blog dives into five innovative approaches designed to strengthen SEL—a critical component of emotional well-being and classroom inclusion. SEL equips […]
