by Philippa | May 21, 2026 | Health & Wellbeing, SEN, Support
At Toucan, we understand that many girls with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) experience anxiety in ways that can deeply affect confidence, education, friendships and future opportunities. For lots of young people, traditional classroom environments...
by Darren Quinn | Nov 12, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing, SEN
At Toucan, we believe that education should be shaped around the child rather than expecting the child to bend themselves to fit the system. This philosophy underpins everything we do, and one of the most practical ways it comes to life is through sensory circuits....
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...
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...
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...
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...
