The Apprentice Selection Process
Well… that was unexpected 👀 I came down on the train from North Wales yesterday and spent today in London at an early stage of The Apprentice selection process.I can’t…
TRAILING CLOUDS OF GLORY
Dear readers, have you ever had a forgotten memory shape your creative work? While writing The Cosmic Caretaker, I unknowingly channelled Wordsworth's famous line "trailing clouds of glory do we…
Fussy eating and food intolerance in children
When eating behaviour is the body communicating This reflection was prompted by a short video I came across on Instagram, which raised important questions about food, additives, and sensitive digestive…
Book Award
Thrilled to have won first place in three categories ! I loved writing this book in my spare time whilst still a headteacher. The feedback has always been brilliant and…
Oliver McGowan Training Saves Lives — Why Safeguarding Must Go Further
Trigger Warning: #Safeguarding, #NHS failures, #disability After posting about the tragic death of Valerie Kneale, many parents and professionals have asked a vital question: “What safeguarding exists for people who…
If Valerie Kneale Wasn’t Safe, What Hope Do We Have for Children Who Cannot Speak?
A follow-up reflection on vulnerability, silence, and accountability in the #NHS The case of Valerie Kneale — the 75-year-old grandmother who was sexually assaulted and fatally injured in her hospital…
How Did This Happen in a Busy British Hospital?
How Did This Happen in a Busy British Hospital? The Killing of #ValerieKneale and the #NHS’s Crisis of Accountability It’s almost impossible to grasp what happened to Valerie Kneale. At…
What Mindset Do You Have?
Growth mindset in special education Imagine standing in front of a class of children and seeing limitless potential — marvellous possibilities waiting to unfold, if only they receive the right…
Extending the Role of Special Schools: A Lifelong Lifeline
Community Focused Special Schools Extended use of Special School Facilities Do you know what really happens after our young people leave special school?Some go on to college for a couple…
Understanding Time Perception in Neurodivergent Children and those with Complex Needs
Have you ever noticed how time speeds up when you’re enjoying yourself, yet drags painfully when you’re waiting for something important? That shifting sensation isn’t imagination — it’s your time…
Why Putting the #Toilet Lid Down Matters
I still remember it vividly. About twenty years ago, I rushed into a public toilet, doing that quick, delicate balancing act most women have perfected — crouching just above the…
When Time Shifts: What Daylight Saving Tells Us About Our Inner Clocks 🕰️
As the clocks go back today, I can’t help thinking of Coldplay’s Chris Martin — whose great-great-grandfather, William Willett, first proposed the idea of Daylight Saving Time in 1905. Willett…
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