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    Welcome to CENMAC

    Welcome to CENMAC at Charlton Park Academy
    CENMAC is a unique, London-based advisory service offering assessments, reviews and equipment loans. CENMAC helps children and young people to access the curriculum and/or to communicate using assistive technology.
    Find Out More
    Welcome to CENMAC at Charlton Park Academy
    CENMAC is a unique, London-based advisory service offering assessments, reviews and equipment loans. CENMAC helps children and young people to access the curriculum and/or to communicate using assistive technology.
    Find Out More
    Welcome to CENMAC at Charlton Park Academy
    CENMAC is a unique, London-based advisory service offering assessments, reviews and equipment loans. CENMAC helps children and young people to access the curriculum and/or to communicate using assistive technology.
    Find Out More
    Welcome to CENMAC at Charlton Park Academy
    CENMAC is a unique, London-based advisory service offering assessments, reviews and equipment loans. CENMAC helps children and young people to access the curriculum and/or to communicate using assistive technology.
    Find Out More

    Recent Posts

    • Exploring Special Education and Assistive Technology in the Netherlands September 12, 2025
    • Making Exams Accessible July 3, 2025
    • DfE announces pilot of SEND assistive technology lending libraries for schools June 27, 2025
    • Transforming lives at Communication Works June 5, 2025
    • Get Ready to Get Seen at Communication Works South May 9, 2025

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    We had a very special visitor to the office this afternoon - Finn the puppy. 😍

    #puppy #goldenretriever

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    We had a very special visitor to the office this afternoon - Finn the puppy. 😍 #puppy #goldenretriever

    Join us this Thursday at 15.30 to 16.00 (BMT) for a session with Ian Loughlin, Information Manager at Inclusive Technology. He will be providing a live demo of the HelpKidzLearn online platform. We’ll be taking a brief look at the 6 services now available on the HelpKidzLearn website; Games & Activities, ChooseIt Maker, ChooseIt Readymades, Insight, Inclusive Stories and the latest service, Sensory Space, and understanding the educational and developmental benefits to SEN and early years learners. To reserve your free place visit: https://bit.ly/CENMACsTT_HelpKidzLearn

    or visit the link in our Bio and then select the CENMAC Training - Thursday Thirty Live Online Training 2025 #assistivetechnology #helpkidzlearn #atech #education #specialeducationalneeds #specialeducation #inclusion #accessiblesoftware #learningsoftware #softwareforeducators #senco #teachingassistant #teacher

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    Join us this Thursday at 15.30 to 16.00 (BMT) for a session with Ian Loughlin, Information Manager at Inclusive Technology. He will be providing a live demo of the HelpKidzLearn online platform. We’ll be taking a brief look at the 6 services now available on the HelpKidzLearn website; Games & Activities, ChooseIt Maker, ChooseIt Readymades, Insight, Inclusive Stories and the latest service, Sensory Space, and understanding the educational and developmental benefits to SEN and early years learners. To reserve your free place visit: https://bit.ly/CENMACsTT_HelpKidzLearn or visit the link in our Bio and then select the CENMAC Training - Thursday Thirty Live Online Training 2025 #assistivetechnology #helpkidzlearn #atech #education #specialeducationalneeds #specialeducation #inclusion #accessiblesoftware #learningsoftware #softwareforeducators #senco #teachingassistant #teacher

    In this recording Bob Sagoo from Pretorian Technologies provides an overview of Switch Access, including Switch Interfaces for Toys, Appliance Control and Computer Access, on PC, Laptops and iOS/Android devices.
    View the recording:
    https://bit.ly/CENMACsTT_SwitchAccess

    or visit the link in our Bio and select the CENMAC Training tab.

    #assistivetechnology #switchaccess #environmentalcontrol #switches #switch #switchtechnology #gaming #joystick #disability #inclusion #aac #pretoriantechnologies @pretoriantech

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    In this recording Bob Sagoo from Pretorian Technologies provides an overview of Switch Access, including Switch Interfaces for Toys, Appliance Control and Computer Access, on PC, Laptops and iOS/Android devices. View the recording: https://bit.ly/CENMACsTT_SwitchAccess or visit the link in our Bio and select the CENMAC Training tab. #assistivetechnology #switchaccess #environmentalcontrol #switches #switch #switchtechnology #gaming #joystick #disability #inclusion #aac #pretoriantechnologies @pretoriantech

    Building relationships with special schools around the world is a great way to develop new educational programmes. Head of CENMAC Kathryn Stowell and Advisory Teacher Ber Allee recently visited some of our partner schools in the Netherlands to see how they embrace technology-rich environments to engage learners and enhance teaching. Find out more in the latest blog: https://bit.ly/ExploringATinNetherlands

    or visit the link in our Bio and select the CENMAC Blogs tab.

    #assistivetechnology #atech #specialeducation #specialeducationalneeds #SEND #education #edtech #senco #teachingassistant #teacher #education #lichtenbeekarnhem #prismaschool #ixperiumarnhem #specialschool #specialschools

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    Building relationships with special schools around the world is a great way to develop new educational programmes. Head of CENMAC Kathryn Stowell and Advisory Teacher Ber Allee recently visited some of our partner schools in the Netherlands to see how they embrace technology-rich environments to engage learners and enhance teaching. Find out more in the latest blog: https://bit.ly/ExploringATinNetherlands or visit the link in our Bio and select the CENMAC Blogs tab. #assistivetechnology #atech #specialeducation #specialeducationalneeds #SEND #education #edtech #senco #teachingassistant #teacher #education #lichtenbeekarnhem #prismaschool #ixperiumarnhem #specialschool #specialschools

    Join Bob from Pretorian this Thursday 11th September, 15.30 to 16.00 (BST) as he gives a overview to Switch Access, including Switch Interfaces for Toys, Appliance Control and Computer Access, on PC, Laptops and iOS/Android devices. Bob will also provide a glimpse of some cool switch access activities. Reserve your place:
    https://bit.ly/TT_SwitchAccess

    or visit the link in our Bio and select the CENMAC Thursday Thirty training tab.

    #switches #envirnomentalcontrol #aac #aacaware @pretoriantech @bobsagoo #send #specialeducationalneeds #specialeducation #education #senco #teachingassistant #hlta #higherlevelteachingassistant

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    Join Bob from Pretorian this Thursday 11th September, 15.30 to 16.00 (BST) as he gives a overview to Switch Access, including Switch Interfaces for Toys, Appliance Control and Computer Access, on PC, Laptops and iOS/Android devices. Bob will also provide a glimpse of some cool switch access activities. Reserve your place: https://bit.ly/TT_SwitchAccess or visit the link in our Bio and select the CENMAC Thursday Thirty training tab. #switches #envirnomentalcontrol #aac #aacaware @pretoriantech @bobsagoo #send #specialeducationalneeds #specialeducation #education #senco #teachingassistant #hlta #higherlevelteachingassistant

    We hope you`ve had a good week back at school.
    Take a look at our latest newsletter which includes:
    - Making a new referral
    - Thursday Thirty information & training Sessions
    - Join our Team - Advisory SALT postition
    - Tes SEND Show - Save the date!
    Awareness Days
    - Communication Works - Seminar recordings available
    - TA of the month
    - Student of the Month
    - Technology Support

    Visit:
    https://bit.ly/CENMAC_Enews_Sept2025

    Or

    Visit the link in our Bio and visit the CENMAC newsletter tab.

    #SEND #specialeducationalneeds #assistivetechnology #assistivetechnologyineducation #AAC #Atech #newsletter #CENMAC #education #senco #teachingassistant #speechandlanguagetherapist #speechandlanguage

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    We hope you've had a good week back at school. Take a look at our latest newsletter which includes: - Making a new referral - Thursday Thirty information & training Sessions - Join our Team - Advisory SALT postition - Tes SEND Show - Save the date! Awareness Days - Communication Works - Seminar recordings available - TA of the month - Student of the Month - Technology Support Visit: https://bit.ly/CENMAC_Enews_Sept2025 Or Visit the link in our Bio and visit the CENMAC newsletter tab. #SEND #specialeducationalneeds #assistivetechnology #assistivetechnologyineducation #AAC #Atech #newsletter #CENMAC #education #senco #teachingassistant #speechandlanguagetherapist #speechandlanguage

    Join us online from 15.30 to 16.00 (BST) tomorrow afternoon, Thursday 4th September for a session with Reeza from TechEdology who will show how Inspiration software is the natural solution for students with neuro differences and cognitive challenges. Inspiration can help to harness their creativity, organize their thinking, retain information and produce better writing outcomes. Plus for those who prefer or require speech technology, we will show Inspiration 11 being used with Windows Dictate and Dragon Professional.
    To book your free spot vist: https://bit.ly/4lPYmxN

    or
    Visit the link in our Bio and select the CENMAC Training tab.

    #assistivetechnology #atech #inspiration11 #techedology @inspirationsoftware #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #dyslexia #autism #adhd #cognitivechallenges #send #specialeducationalneeds #specialeducation #senco #sendco #teachingassistant #WindowsDictate #DragonProfessional #software #education #schools

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    Join us online from 15.30 to 16.00 (BST) tomorrow afternoon, Thursday 4th September for a session with Reeza from TechEdology who will show how Inspiration software is the natural solution for students with neuro differences and cognitive challenges. Inspiration can help to harness their creativity, organize their thinking, retain information and produce better writing outcomes. Plus for those who prefer or require speech technology, we will show Inspiration 11 being used with Windows Dictate and Dragon Professional. To book your free spot vist: https://bit.ly/4lPYmxN or Visit the link in our Bio and select the CENMAC Training tab. #assistivetechnology #atech #inspiration11 #techedology @inspirationsoftware #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #dyslexia #autism #adhd #cognitivechallenges #send #specialeducationalneeds #specialeducation #senco #sendco #teachingassistant #WindowsDictate #DragonProfessional #software #education #schools

    GCSE Results Day!

    Congratulations to all our CENMAC students who received their GCSE results today! We are very proud of you.

    #gcseresultsday #gcse

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    GCSE Results Day! Congratulations to all our CENMAC students who received their GCSE results today! We are very proud of you. #gcseresultsday #gcse
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