by Nicky Wall | Mar 12, 2026 | SEN
Over recent years, conversations around mental health and wellbeing have become more visible across schools, organisations and the wider media. Advice around self-care, mindfulness, healthy routines and seeking support is widely shared and has helped many people feel...
by Nicky Wall | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ideas that support skills, soothe emotions and spark joy Most children will have their hearts set on a special gift for Christmas, but what about all the little extras like stocking fillers, small games, activities and sensory treats? Choosing gifts for neurodivergent...
by Nicky Wall | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, isn’t it? Sleigh bells, snowflakes, presents, pantomimes, every child’s dream, right? So why do so many neurodivergent children find Christmas difficult and why do parents and teachers often notice an...
by Nicky Wall | Nov 20, 2025 | SEN
What Help Is Reasonable to Expect in School? When parents notice that their children are struggling, they’re suddenly thrust into a sea of terminology and jargon. It can be difficult to know what the best course of action is and what counts as a reasonable request or...
by Nicky Wall | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Teach vowels as more than a list and they become the keys to unlocking spelling, reading and meaning. Do you know what vowels are? Most people, when asked, would say a, e, i, o, u – and some clever folks might add sometimes y. That’s great. You can identify which...
