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

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.

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.

For most travellers, the risk of their legs being “lost” doesn’t exist, but for wheelchair users, losing or damaging a mobility device can ruin an entire trip or even leave them stranded.

In honour of Sensory Awareness Month this October, we’re exploring how multi-sensory learning tools can empower neurodivergent learners and create more inclusive educational experiences.

While browsing my Apple News app a couple of weeks ago, I came across a column in the Sunday Times that provoked an instant reaction in me. Titled “I’m sorry, but all this ADHD doesn’t add up”.

If you are a parent of a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), then you know just how challenging it can be to navigate the education system.