Forming Connections

Fun day today, preparing little sensory, job trial boxes for some PfA/careers sessions, we’re working on in a local special school!
I knew keeping my trainer boxes would come in handy at some point! 😂🧡

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We are now taking bookings for our next FREE SEND Law Clinic with the University of Derby, on June 3rd 10 - 12.15

This is a fantastic opportunity to get some free Law advice around SEND, with a clear action plan provided afterwards.

We are able to offer six 45‑minute appointments at each session.
To check availability or book a slot, please email [email protected].

How it works:
You’ll have 45 minutes with a SEND or Law student to talk through the challenges you’re facing. After your appointment, the student will consult with an experienced SEND professional and a solicitor. Together, they will create a clear action plan outlining:

The Law
your rights
Suggested next steps
Helpful signposting

Slots are 10am - 10.45 - 11.30

What the clinic cannot do:
They are unable to complete forms on your behalf or attend meetings with you.

If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment, please email [email protected].

University of Derby

🧡What an amazing day yesterday was! 🧡
It began with a lovely Marketing Derby Bondholder breakfast, at the Derby Conference Centre finding out about the inspirational work that Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health C.I.C do in the city to help both children and their parents.

Then I met up with my former colleagues from my old team for tea/dinner (we couldn’t agree on what eating an evening meal at 4.30 was called)! Many laughs and great conversations, I do miss them!

But to top it all off! My football team that I have supported for nearly 30 years only went and won the Premier League! ❤️🎉❤️
Amazing Arsenal Football Club !
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After a childhood brain injury, young people can feel like they no longer fit where they once did.

Friendships change. Confidence takes a hit. Identity can feel uncertain.

We're here to support you in rebuilding confidence and remind young people they’re not the only ones navigating this.

This Action for Brain Injury Week, we’re making space for those voices, because feeling understood can change everything.

Your story matters: if you feel able, share your experience and help others feel less alone.

Learn more about ABI Week and how you can raise awareness:
🌐 https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/action-for-brain-injury-week

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Hi, we’re the Child Brain Injury Trust. We’re here to guide, support, and empower children with acquired brain injuries and their families.

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Comment “READ” to learn if these Retained Primitive reflexes are preventing your child’s reading skills from making progress.

Reading isn’t just about letters and sounds, it’s built on a strong foundation of brain + body development.

When reflexes don’t fully integrate, they can disrupt the brain’s ability to process and respond to information efficiently, making reading much harder than it should be for many children.

Children with retained reflexes that impact a child’s reading ability may experience the following:
📖 Difficulty tracking words across a page
📖 Trouble with reading fluency and comprehension
📖 Poor focus and attention while reading
📖 Challenges with eye movements and coordination
📖 Frustration or avoidance with reading tasks

These challenges often aren’t about effort, they’re about foundational development. When the brain and body aren’t working together efficiently, reading can feel overwhelming, especially when certain reflexes are retained. Retention can hold children back from developing these skills automatically, which makes reading even more challenging.

To learn about the reflexes delaying a child’s reading skills from progressing when retained, comment “READ” and we’ll send you the link!

Derby Schools, Our Summer CPD sessions are all now live! 🧡

Derby City Centre location.
Limited Availability.

🔸 Why Neuroscience Matters: The "Brain-Smart" Approach to Education Learning, Behaviour and Wellbeing Through a Neuroscience Lens
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 9:30 -11:30 PM.
🔸 Beyond the Lesson: Executive Function, Regulation and the Science of Memory, Neuroscience and Memory, the optimal conditions that turns teaching into learning.
Tuesday 16th June 2026 AM (9.30-11) or PM (4-5.30) sessions.
🔸 Female ADHD: Chasing Dopamine and Connection, Lived and Professional Experience. A lived Experience workshop, exploring the impact and presentation of ADHD in females
Tuesday 30th June 2026 AM (9.30-11) or PM (4-5.30) sessions.
🔸 The Mood Matrix ©: An 'emotional' regulation toolkit for secondary schools
Introductory session for schools, 1 teacher licence included in session price.
Tuesday 7th July 2026 9:30 - 11:30 AM
🔸 Music, Mindset, Mood, Movement, Memory & Focus, Practical sensory inclusive take-aways to improve engagement in the classroom.
Tuesday 14th Jul 2026 9:30 - 11:30 AM

All sessions can also be booked for in-school or online session, so if you are planning your CPD for the next academic year, please get in touch. 🧡

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Brenda, we love you...