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Enabling Minds

Helping schools to respond confidently to SEMH and SEND needs

We support schools to manage complex needs, reduce staff overwhelm, and put consistent, practical approaches in place.

SEMH Outreach Support

Targeted in-school support for pupils presenting with high-level SEMH needs.

Observation, assessment, guidance, and practical strategies to stabilise situations quickly.

Staff CPD

Clear, practical training that helps staff respond more confidently to SEMH and SEND needs

Delivered in-person or online, with strategies that can be used immediately

SEND & Inclusion Support

Ongoing support to help schools strengthen inclusive practice and manage complex provision

Flexible consultancy tailored to your setting and current priorities

Support can be tailored to your setting depending on your current needs

Get in touch

If you’d like to talk through what might help your setting, feel free to get in touch. We can respond quickly to urgent SEMH needs.

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More about Enabling Minds

We created Enabling Minds to help teachers and schools celebrate difference and embed effective child centred inclusive practice into mainstream schools. All children have strengths that can be developed. It just takes curiosity and the an inclusive ethos from those working in education to make sure children have the opportunities and the enabling provision to release their inner genius and potential.

This is our passion and what drives us to make a difference in education.

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Latest SEND Blog Posts

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Understanding ADHD as an Interest-Based Nervous System: A Game-Changer for Teaching
Understanding ADHD as an Interest-Based Nervous System: A Game-Changer for Teaching

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.

Parental Burnout: Breaking the Silence for Parents of SEND Children
Parental Burnout: Breaking the Silence for Parents of SEND Children

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.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing a SEND Tutor
A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing a SEND Tutor

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.

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Vulnerability is powerful. Yesterday, Dylan and I had the privilege of sharing our story with the incredible MA in Education students at Edge Hill University. We spoke about the realities of navigating the education and mental health systems - about
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If you work in a school or know someone who does, please share this report as it can literally save lives. My experience is on page 17 if you want to know why this is such an important and personal issue. You can download the report at https://www.
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I'm working through my interviews with parents of children with emotional barriers to education for my dissertation. The emotion and desperation conveyed by this parent when talking about waiting lists for mental health support was difficult to liste
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It's time to break free from polarised and reductionist debates around school attendance and find complex solutions for complex problems
Working on my acknowledgements for my MA Education dissertation...a big shout out to all the courageous young people in education struggling with their mental health. Holding out hope that the new UK government will address the woeful difficulties i
Is your child struggling with maths? Our expert tutors make learning fun and easy! We have limited availability for tutoring in Salford, Trafford and Cheshire East. Contact us at hello@enablingminds.co.uk for more info...
On my way into Manchester to present a session on Anxiety and EBSA for @nationaleducationunion North West SEND. Now all I need to do is get over my own anxiety about presenting to such a loud crowd!