Nikki, Author at Toucan Education

Weathering the Storm: Our Journey Through Autistic Burnout

by Nikki | Oct 16, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing, SEN

“Once the storm is over you won’t remember how you made it through…But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm is all about.”— Haruki Murakami For a time, we didn’t appreciate the severity...

What it’s like when your child can’t attend school

by Nikki | Sep 29, 2025 | SEN

Please never forget how brave it is to continue to show up in a story that looks so different than what you thought it would be.’ Liz Newman Our son was excited about starting school, but with hindsight, maybe we showed up in the wrong story, the wrong setting. We...

How to boost back-to-school immunity

by Nikki | Sep 16, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing, SEN

The start of term can bring all the usual trials and tribulations, not least of all, the predictable mix of runny noses, sore throats and stomach upsets. The autumn term especially can feel like one long round of catching, fighting and sharing infections. This can be...

Managing Back-to-School Anxiety for Primary Age kids with SEND

by Nikki | Aug 27, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing, SEN

The summer holidays often feel like a welcome breather with slower mornings, less demands and more freedom. But as September looms, many families notice the same familiar knot in their child’s tummy: the anxiety of returning to school. For children with Special...

Finding the summer holidays hard? Read this

by Nikki | Aug 14, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing

We all start the summer holidays with good intentions. The first week feels exciting. Everyone’s sleeping in a bit, enjoying breakfast without the school run rush, maybe there are holidays and trips planned. Then reality sets in. Somewhere around week three, that...