APRIL NEWSLETTER
Newsletter - April Reflections: Small Ripples, Bigger Conversations This month has been a reminder that sometimes the work we do quietly over years begins to reach further than we expect.…
Too much Support?
When Support Becomes Noise: Why More Advice Doesn’t Always Lead to Better Outcomes
We often assume more support leads to better outcomes. In practice, too much advice can create confusion, overwhelm, and stalled progress.
🌼March Newsletter
Ange Anderson – Neurodivergent Support As we move into March, I’ve found myself reflecting on the many conversations I’ve had recently with parents, practitioners and schools. A common thread continues…
Many families tell me that time limits are one of the hardest parts of daily life.
“Five minutes left.” “Time to stop playing.”“We need to leave now.” For some children — particularly neurodivergent children — time can feel very abstract. They may not easily sense how…
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…
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