Empowering Parents and Teachers to Support Children with SEND

If you’ve ever taught a child with ADHD, you know that keeping their attention can sometimes feel like a constant battle. You may have noticed that these students can be highly focused on certain activities, but the minute the task changes, you struggle to keep them engaged. For many teachers, this can feel frustrating, exhausting, and even demoralising. But understanding ADHD as an interest-based nervous system can help make this challenge easier for both teachers and students.

Parenting is already an all-consuming journey, and for parents of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), the demands can be even more intense. Many parents in these situations find themselves facing exhaustion, emotional strain, and a sense of isolation—all symptoms of parental burnout. Despite how common this experience is, it’s often a silent struggle. In this post, we’ll discuss what parental burnout looks like, why it’s so prevalent among parents of SEN children, and what steps you can take if you think you’re experiencing it.

Choosing a tutor for your child with special educational needs (SEN) can be a daunting task, especially with the diverse range of options available. Finding the right fit can make a significant difference in your child’s academic progress and overall well-being. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive step-by-step process to ensure you make the best choice for your child. We will focus on the importance of a fun, relational, interests-based, and personalised approach to tutoring.