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By Andrea .
~5 September 2025
Children who haven’t been formally identified with Dyslexia often display a constellation of small but consistent behaviours...
Children who haven’t been formally identified with Dyslexia often display a constellation of small but consistent behaviours...
Every day, you balance your own neurodivergent wiring while fighting through layers of SEND jargon, forms, and deadlines - it can feel like trying to run a marathon in quicksand. This blog explores the dual challenge of being ND yourself while navigating SEND bureaucracy, the emotional and cognitive toll it takes, and practical strategies to reclaim...
If you suspect your child is struggling, delaying the Assess-Plan-Do-Review (APDR/Graduated Approach) cycle isn’t an option, for our SEN Children it’s an emergency. Without a formally logged APDR, your child faces escalating sanctions, missed interventions, and the creeping damage of constant misunderstanding
When a pupil’s behaviour stems from an unmet need such as sensory processing differences, anxiety or trauma, labelling an incident as mere “defiance” without exploring the underlying cause runs counter to the purpose of a policy that exists to deliver fair, safe and inclusive discipline . So, how is that changed for SEND CYP?
When the draft lands you have 15 days. Those 15 days can be the most stressful for SEN parents to navigate. WE can support you through this by free empowerment or mentorship. It does not need to be so stressful!
There’s a heart breaking poignancy in the unsigned leavers shirt. For children with neurodivergent profiles, particularly those with unmet Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Communication & Interaction needs, it's more than an overlooked gesture it’s a quiet echo of exclusion, simply because that unsigned shirt tells the story of every birthday party not invited...
Signs Your Child Might Be At Risk! Sudden secrecy around devices Unexplained mood changes after online activity Refusal to talk about “new friends” or interactions Being online late at night, especially on unmonitored platforms Using language or referencing content beyond their age understanding
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