The Quiet Cost of “Coping” for Neurodivergent Children

The Quiet Cost of “Coping” for Neurodivergent Children

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...
Christmas Survival Guide For SEND Families

Christmas Survival Guide For SEND Families

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...
Navigating SEND support in school

Navigating SEND support in school

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...
Why Vowels Are the Heartbeat of Every Word

Why Vowels Are the Heartbeat of Every Word

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...