Transition

After wonderful weekends away and holidays with some of my favourite people and much needed time away from the business, I often find it difficult to ‘transition’ back into business mode.  Whilst I really need these breaks, stopping completely is always scary because...

Labels Are For Soup!

On my social Media scroll this morning I stumbled upon this comment. ‘Labels are for soup… people are way more complex than this!’  This comment was in response to a brilliant post all about the importance of proper assessment diagnosis written by the wonderful Dr....

Selecting a Secondary School – Things To Consider

Where do you recommend for secondary school that will support my child’s dyslexia best? This is the question I am asked most in September and October!  It’s actually an impossible question to answer! Here is why: 🤷‍♀️ What is right for one child and family isn’t...

Let’s Talk About GCSE Grades!

Actually, let’s not mention the actual grades, or should I say numbers, at all.  Let’s not talk grade boundaries, close to, nearly or re-marks, or worse,  apparent fails!   Instead, let’s take a moment to celebrate. Let’s celebrate every single student who...

Don’t be the parent who says ‘if only’…

I have a lot of parents saying they wish they had contacted me sooner, saying they’ve lost so many years where the recommendations I have given could have been helping their child. Don’t let this be you! Don’t be the parent who says ‘if only’… I totally...

When life gives you melons

When life gives you melons instead of lemons, initially you actually don’t know any different! You are blissfully unaware! You feel confident with what you have and just get on with life. But then as life goes on you do notice that perhaps you don’t have what the...