Education think tank and partnership organisation. We seek to bring together findings from neuroscience and psychology with the practice of teaching.

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Highlight 3️⃣: Adaptations that help autistic students participate often boost engagement for the entire class. πŸ“ˆ Learn evidence-based classroom strategies from Dr. Elizabeth Weir. Watch it now⏱️! πŸŽ₯ shortlink.uk/1vGRH @ARC_Cambridge @bbkpsychology
Highlight 2️⃣: Did you know that providing visual notes, extra time, mentorship, and modifying the physical sensory environment drastically lower anxiety and ultimately benefit non-autistic students? Watch it now⏱️! πŸŽ₯ shortlink.uk/1vGRH @ARC_Cambridge @bbkpsychology
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Highlight 2️⃣: Did you know that providing visual notes, extra time, mentorship, and modifying the physical sensory environment drastically lower anxiety and ultimately benefit non-autistic students? Watch it now⏱️! πŸŽ₯ shortlink.uk/1vGRH @ARC_Cambridge @bbkpsychology
Highlight 2️⃣: Dr. Weir notes that the biggest misconception in mainstream settings is assuming that because a teacher has taught one autistic student, they understand how to teach another. True inclusion requires a highly individualized approachπŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ“š πŸŽ₯ shortlink.uk/1vGRH
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Highlight 2️⃣: Dr. Weir notes that the biggest misconception in mainstream settings is assuming that because a teacher has taught one autistic student, they understand how to teach another. True inclusion requires a highly individualized approachπŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ“š πŸŽ₯ shortlink.uk/1vGRH

Highlight 1️⃣: Dr. Weir states that adapting the school system to be neurodiversity-affirming is not just a pedagogical choice, but an essential component of safeguarding and suicide prevention. #EducationAsSuicidePrevention [β—‰Β°] now: shortlink.uk/1vGRH @ARC_Cambridge
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Highlight 1️⃣: Dr. Weir states that adapting the school system to be neurodiversity-affirming is not just a pedagogical choice, but an essential component of safeguarding and suicide prevention. #EducationAsSuicidePrevention [β—‰Β°] now: shortlink.uk/1vGRH @ARC_Cambridge

#LEARNUS supporting neurodiversity 🧠 πŸ“Έ Watch the webinar with Dr Weir exploring the latest research on neurodiversity, educational attainment, and mental health. πŸ”— shortlink.uk/1vGRH @ARC_Cambridge @UCL_IOE_PHD @bbkpsychology
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#LEARNUS supporting neurodiversity 🧠 πŸ“Έ Watch the webinar with Dr Weir exploring the latest research on neurodiversity, educational attainment, and mental health. πŸ”— shortlink.uk/1vGRH @ARC_Cambridge @UCL_IOE_PHD @bbkpsychology
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Heartfelt thanks to Dr Elizabeth Weir from everyone @LearnusUK for her incredible webinar this afternoon. Video will be published on the the Learnus website and our YouTube channel in the coming few days.
NEXT WEBINAR❗ Using data to improve long-term outcomes What does data tell us about the risks of autistic young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)? πŸ—£Dr Weir πŸ“… May 12, 5pm πŸ”— shorturl.at/ADQKz @Cambridge_Uni @ARC_Cambridge @IOE_London
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TOMORROW! πŸ—£οΈπŸ—£οΈ Join us for this essential session for teachers and SEND coordinators on neurodiversity and educational attainment πŸ‘©β€πŸ«πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ«πŸ“š πŸ“… May 12, 5pm πŸ”— shorturl.at/ADQKz @Cambridge_Uni @ARC_Cambridge @IOE_London
NEXT WEBINAR❗ Using data to improve long-term outcomes What does data tell us about the risks of autistic young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)? πŸ—£Dr Weir πŸ“… May 12, 5pm πŸ”— shorturl.at/ADQKz @Cambridge_Uni @ARC_Cambridge @IOE_London
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taking place tomorrow - 12th May. Not to be missed.
Already registered? As educators, we know that educational experiences impact student wellbeing, right? πŸ§ πŸ’¬ Dr. Weir will discuss the latest international data on neurodiversity, and outcomes for students with SEND. A must-watch for teachers Register πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡
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Already registered? As educators, we know that educational experiences impact student wellbeing, right? πŸ§ πŸ’¬ Dr. Weir will discuss the latest international data on neurodiversity, and outcomes for students with SEND. A must-watch for teachers Register πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡
NEXT WEBINAR❗ Using data to improve long-term outcomes What does data tell us about the risks of autistic young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)? πŸ—£Dr Weir πŸ“… May 12, 5pm πŸ”— shorturl.at/ADQKz @Cambridge_Uni @ARC_Cambridge @IOE_London
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Already registered for the upcoming #Learnus webinar πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ«πŸ“š ? Dr. Elizabeth Weir from the @ARC_Cambridge. An essential session for teachers and SEND coordinators on neurodiversity and educational attainment. πŸ”— shorturl.at/ADQKz @Cambridge_Uni @ARC_Cambridge @IOE_London
NEXT WEBINAR❗ Using data to improve long-term outcomes What does data tell us about the risks of autistic young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)? πŸ—£Dr Weir πŸ“… May 12, 5pm πŸ”— shorturl.at/ADQKz @Cambridge_Uni @ARC_Cambridge @IOE_London
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THIS MAY 12 πŸ—“οΈ Dr. Weir explores how we can bridge the gap in educational attainment and create better ways for our students πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ“š Let's use research to drive better outcomes in our schools 🏫 Register πŸ‘‡ πŸ”— shorturl.at/ADQKz @Cambridge_Uni @ARC_Cambridge @IOE_London
NEXT WEBINAR❗ Using data to improve long-term outcomes What does data tell us about the risks of autistic young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)? πŸ—£Dr Weir πŸ“… May 12, 5pm πŸ”— shorturl.at/ADQKz @Cambridge_Uni @ARC_Cambridge @IOE_London
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NEXT WEBINAR❗ Using data to improve long-term outcomes What does data tell us about the risks of autistic young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)? πŸ—£Dr Weir πŸ“… May 12, 5pm πŸ”— shorturl.at/ADQKz @Cambridge_Uni @ARC_Cambridge @IOE_London
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this was an inspiring webinar
How neuroscience empowers students? πŸ§ πŸ”¬πŸ₯Ό Check out our webinar on the 'Scientist in My School' model 🏫 Learn how embedding research in your school can build student identity, curiosity, and agency πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“ πŸ”— shortlink.uk/1onsv @IOE_London @UoL_CEN @ucl
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How neuroscience empowers students? πŸ§ πŸ”¬πŸ₯Ό Check out our webinar on the 'Scientist in My School' model 🏫 Learn how embedding research in your school can build student identity, curiosity, and agency πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“ πŸ”— shortlink.uk/1onsv @IOE_London @UoL_CEN @ucl
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Highlight 1️⃣: Why do some students struggle to focus when there’s both a screen and a voice? 🧠 Dr. Radhika Kasavi shows how brainwaves differ when switching attention between sight and sound. It’s not distraction, it’s a cognitive process we can support as teachers πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ«πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ«πŸ“š πŸ“ΉπŸ‘‡
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Highlight 3️⃣: Small shifts in framing = big shifts in learning πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“πŸ“š In a study, calling new vocabulary 'Magic words' didn't just make it fun. It actually created a lasting impact on how students remembered them. πŸ”—shortlink.uk/1onsv @IOE_London @UoL_CEN @ucl
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Dive into the full conferences to enhance your teaching practice πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ«πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ« They cover: βœ… The science of emotions and effective teaching βœ… Lessons from the 'ToddlerLab' βœ… Math, literacy, and executive function sessions πŸ”—learnus.co.uk/conferences.ht… @BirkbeckBabylab @bbkpsychology

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Heartfelt thanks from everyone @LearnusUK to Dr Radhika Gosavi for a brilliant, inspiring webinar today. Video will be posted on the website and on our YouTube channel very soon.
THIS AFTERNOON! πŸŽ₯ There’s still few spots left πŸ—£οΈ Join the discussion with Dr. Radhika Gosavi to see how research-practice partnerships are creating deeper, more meaningful classroom experiences for students and teachers. ✨ Free registration πŸ”— tinyurl.com/4kxshbtu
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