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Families are often described as the building blocks of society. I wonder if they're something even more important—a microcosm of society itself. This article is a personal reflection on how…

Welcome I hope you've all had a wonderful July. It has certainly been a busy month here, with exciting developments, new opportunities and, of course, plenty of writing! A visit…

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.…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…