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Never Too Late
Have you ever said 'It’s too late for me, my time has passed, if I couldn’t do it then I can’t do it now? Or maybe, 'It’s too difficult for me so I don’t think I’ll try'? This week I assessed the MOST amazing and inspiring adult who has left a massive mark on me. I’ve...
The Room of Requirement
Do you have a room or cupboard or shelf in your school that looks like the room of requirement? The room where the redundant, don’t know what to do with, don’t need for this cohort things go? Well, I need you to find that room and to go in search of treasure for your...
Responses Matter
Today I received a rather grumpy email from another professional chasing me for something. I have not met this professional; they are simply a name at the end of an email I have had a few exchanges with. The email immediately irritated me and put me in a bad mood,...
Unmasking Day
Yesterday, May the 25th was Unmasking Day. In true me style, I'm late to the party! Basically, I couldn't work out what I wanted to say, totally over thought it, and chickened out. So here I am today, better late than never! UNMASKING DAY is a day where people with...
Trust The Niggles
Niggles are annoying, aren’t they? Last week I assessed a student who is in Year 11. The parents of this student had had niggles since primary that something wasn’t quite right academically. Something just seemed misaligned! The child took a long time to learn to...
Hard Work, Determination and Resilience = Inspirational
I recently assessed the most inspirational young adult! She has achieved and passed all her GCSES, a higher Level BTech, AND a first class honours degree!! You may wonder why she suddenly decided she needed a diagnosis and what makes her inspirational… Because from...
What Is A Homophone?
Did you know that the English language has lots of HOMOPHONES? These words are an annoying part of the English language, and uou wouldn’t notice these at all when you are talking. However, they can cause embarrassment and frustration when writing down and spelling!...
It Could Have Been Me!
A few days ago I assessed myself! Well, not actually myself but it was a 21-year-old who could have been me before I understood I had dyslexia. Her profile and things she found difficult were all so familiar. It was very emotional and made me realise how far I have...
It’s A Hat Trick!
It’s a hat trick… … Although maybe not one I should be celebrating with such enthusiasm! I have been to school every day this week with a replacement or forgotten item! Monday Mima - lunchbox Tuesday Enid - trainers Wednesday Billy - lost joggers You see how it goes....
Anyone Can Be A Rocket Scientist
Has anyone heard the news that a new study has shown that “Rocket Scientists and brain surgeons are no smarter than the general population”? Well, where do I even begin with that? Other than I have been saying for years anyone can do and be anything they want if they...