Blog
The SEND Tutoring blog covers a diverse range of SEND related topics including how to navigate the SEND education system and stories from specialists, parents, and advocates in SEND education.

Homes Not Hospitals: The Fight for Freedom Exhibition Opens Tomorrow
Tomorrow, something powerful opens in London. Something every family, educator, and ally in the SEND community should experience.

Celebrating Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: Strength, Visibility, and Community
When we understand the diversity within cerebral palsy, we create more inclusive classrooms, communities, and opportunities.

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

Understanding Violent Outbursts at Home: A Trauma‑Informed Guide for SEND Families
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.

Standing Out for World Down Syndrome Day: Celebrating Inclusion with Stand Out Socks
If you’ve ever wondered what a social enterprise really is, here’s the simplest way to think about it: It’s a business that exists to do good, not just make money.

What the Leaked White Paper Means for SEND Families and Why Parents Are Speaking Out
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.

Phase Transfer Season Is Here. What Parents Need to Know
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.

Meet the Autistic Barbie: A Doll That Makes a Difference
Mattel collaborated closely with autistic advocates, clinicians, and people with lived experience to ensure the autistic Barbie reflects real autistic identities rather than stereotypes.

The Emotional Cost of Navigating SEND Systems: A Q&A With Tina Cockram
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, Autism, and the Changing Landscape of Neurodiversity
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.

Nature as Therapy: Tackling Teen Anxiety Through Outdoor Learning
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.

A Q&A with Isaac Harvey: Storytelling, Representation, and the Power of Lived Experience
“I will always see myself as a storyteller first and an advocate second, but if it leads to meaningful impact, I cannot complain.”