New research suggests ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other neurodevelopmental traits often overlap. The practical message is simple: support should follow a child’s needs, not just their label.
A late school start is not always avoidance. Sometimes it is access. Recent debate about delayed school starts after a late-night football match has raised a wider question about attendance, flexibility and support. For some neurodivergent and disabled pupils, the start of the school day can be one of the hardest parts to manage. The…
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The hardest part of SEND is not always the need itself. For many parents, it is realising that the people with the most power over their child may understand them the least.
New official figures show that more than one in five pupils in England now have special educational needs. The numbers point to a growing need for earlier, better and more realistic support in schools.
