Advocating for children with SEN & Disabilities. I am a parent to neurodivergent young people varied in ages and stages of their education. I have qualifications in (SEND) Special Education Law and Disability Needs. achieving a higher distinction in Levels 1,2 & 3. Inclusive education, knowing what we are meaning differing perspectives on inclusion. In medical, social barriers to inclusion. Learning through play Strengthening learning through play in early childhood education programmes  Makaton signing course Working with children with speech and language disorders (Elkan) Sensory integration and sensory difficulties Understanding Autism with open learn Understanding living with a health condition and how it can affect attendance Ehlers Danlos syndrome Understanding Childhood speech apraxia and phonological disorder Understanding mental health in childhood and young people.

Hi, My name is Cheryl and I am an award winning trainer and consultant working across the UK as well as being an international speaker, supporting early years settings and schools to deliver quality neuroinclusive practice.  I have 30 years experience within the sector and am passionate about ensuring ALL of our children are supported to thrive through understnading and connection.  I am a parent to two amazing boys who are neurodivergent and ensure my lived experiences are shared to support others. 

Hello, I'm Lynn. I'm an educational consultant supporting all things SEND (but especially SENCos). I have 20 years of primary teaching and SLT experience. I have been an Assistant Head, Lead Mentor for ITT and SENCo. I love to write and also have my own SEMH and staff mental health blog: www.positiveyoungmind.com I hold an MA in Education, NASENCO and NPQH. My particular areas of interest are wellbeing (staff and pupil), SEND, SLCN, children’s mental health, leadership, mentoring and coaching. Recently I started an Educational Consultancy business for SEND (SEND support) and Teacher Wellbeing (The Wellbeing Lady). All my SENCO freebies can be found here: https://positiveyoungmind.com/senco-resources/  I have a teacher coaching group on Facebook; a group for those wishing to improve their work-life balance in school or who need support in moving out of teaching: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingforteacherwellbeing  Looking forward to connecting!

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I'm an experienced SENDCo working across two nursery schools. I have a special interest in sensory processing and how it intersects with learning, the importance of relationships in learning, brain science and neurodiversity.