Other SEND needs

Both Navigating NonSENse and SEND Tutoring began with the same realisation that the system wasn’t built for children who learn differently.

When violent outbursts happen at home, it can leave families feeling frightened, isolated, and unsure where to turn. But none of this means you’re failing. It means you’re carrying an extraordinary load, often without enough help.

The system repeatedly waits for harm before acting, and proposals to remove or restrict legal protections would only deepen this pattern. Children deserve proactive support, not support offered only after damage has been done.

There are clear steps you can take to challenge delays and ensure your child’s rights are upheld. At SEND Tutoring, we regularly support families through this process.

Families shouldn’t have to fight this hard, but until the system changes, support networks, clear information, and compassionate guidance can make the path less exhausting.

School culture around autism and neurodiversity is evolving, but it’s not finished. Young people are noticing the improvements, but they’re also feeling the gaps. Their voices remind us that inclusion isn’t a policy, it’s a lived experience.

Being outdoors lowers cortisol. It reduces heart rate and muscle tension. It gives the brain a break from the sensory overload of classrooms, corridors, and crowds. For neurodivergent learners, who often live with heightened sensory sensitivity, this shift can feel like stepping out of a storm.

“I will always see myself as a storyteller first and an advocate second, but if it leads to meaningful impact, I cannot complain.”

James Hunt has become a powerful voice for autism awareness, sharing his family’s experiences with honesty, warmth, and a commitment to real understanding.

In a time when many communities are feeling the weight of division, the Cake Not Hate campaign has become a powerful reminder of what compassion looks like in action.

Kris Foster is the co-founder of Project Nemo, a movement focused on representation and accessibility, that aims to educate the UK’s FinTech industry on disability inclusion and inspire meaningful action.

Parents often describe mornings filled with panic attacks, meltdowns, or physical symptoms like stomach aches and headaches. These are not excuses; they are genuine signs of distress.