ACPR Blog

As many as one in five children may at some time need extra help with their education, but does this mean they have special educational needs?

Due out in October, Antonia Chitty and Victoria Dawson’s informative book, Special Educational Needs – A Parent’s Guide, brings together the facts on special educational needs, looking in detail at the different types of additional needs and how parents and carers can cope with them in daily life. (more…)

When you are writing your own press release it can be hard to be sure that you have hit the mark. Here are 12 quick checks you can do to make sure you are writing a press release that will get coverage for your news:

1. Have you read the publication before writing the release? Make sure you are writing in a similar style to what is on the pages of the magazine or newspaper that you are targeting.

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My new book is up on the publisher’s website, even though it is not out until September. The site says,

“Every parent wants their child to be happy at school, but it’s not always that easy. In What to Do When Your Child Hates School, Antonia Chitty tells you what to do if school is making your child miserable or failing to meet their needs. Unlike other books, this guide will look at solutions within and outside the state education system, from talking to the school, looking at different schools, educating at home or even setting up your own school. Real life case studies will enhance clear explanations of your rights. Hear from parents, teachers and children about how to make the system work for you, or how to work outside it.”