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02/10/2026

A handy guide to free webinars happening next week (5th-11th October) for dyslexia awareness week. This details all the free events happening and how to access them.

Thank you
British Dyslexia Association Positive Dyslexia Ltd Neurodivergence Wales Witherslack Group

For hosting these amazing events 👏

02/10/2026

October is super busy for awareness events:

It is ADHD Awareness Month

Dyslexia Awareness Week is the 5th- 11th October

Dyspraxia Awareness Week is the 12th–18th October

Invisible Disabilities Week is the 18th–24th October

Awareness events are great for opening up conversations and there are lots of free events and resources available to help keep these conversations going.

Keep an eye out for the handy guide I have produced for dyslexia awareness week. It details all the free events happening and how to access them.

25/09/2026

This fabulous short film from National Autistic Society is wonderful watch. It explores the characteristics of autism and how they show up differently in each of the different characters’ daily lives.

Watch in full here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLx9jyxJaRw

24/09/2026

Really excited to deliver this session. There’s still time to book a free space👇

⭐ Insight Session - Understanding Dyslexia
👤 Holly Bolt, Specialist Assessor, Tutor, Consultant & Advocate, Nurturingnd
📅 Tuesday 6 October 2026
🕙 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join specialist assessor and tutor Holly Bolt for an informative session exploring dyslexia through a practical and neuroaffirming lens.

Participants will gain a better understanding of dyslexia, learn supportive strategies, and discover useful tools and resources to help individuals thrive.

Register for free here: df1a755e-200c-4158-bc7f-c82c73f03466@6850a7f1-4cc1-4482-a1c1-79439f679966" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/df1a755e-200c-4158-bc7f-c82c73f03466@6850a7f1-4cc1-4482-a1c1-79439f679966

22/09/2026

Another great virtual conference from Communicate-ed A busy day refreshing my knowledge on the JCQ regulations, and the principles, procedures and accountabilities involved.

I completed my initial training on assessment for Access Arrangements in 2019 with Communicate-Ed and have completed this refresher every September since. This means that I have maintained the required level of competence and training outlined by the JCQ. In practice, this means that I have the knowledge and skills to support learners and colleagues in local schools throughout the assessment process.

Following on from today’s training, I will be reaching out to the schools I work with to share key information (definitely my certificate!) and to start planning assessments for the academic year ahead. I absolutely LOVE this element of my work and can’t wait to get started. If you are a school, local or further afield, looking for support with assessment for access arrangements, please do reach out!

For those interested, today involved countless cups of tea, 6 pages of notes, two very glittery highlighters, but as yet, no cake 😭

21/09/2026

This brilliant, freebie suggests recommended reading and digital resources to help teenagers understand their feelings and boost their confidence. Resources included have been recommended by health experts and the list has been co-created by teens.

The reading is categorised in to the following:

* Healthy Minds
* Managing Feelings
* Anxiety and Depression
* Neurodiversity
* Body Image
* Understanding Bereavement and Loss
* Learning About Life
* Boost Your Confidence
* Surviving Online
* Sexuality, Gender Identity and Mental Health

Check out the online version here: https://readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/our-programmes-and-campaigns/reading-well/reading-well-for-teens/

18/09/2026

After fifteen years of teaching, leaving the classroom did not mean starting again from scratch.

I carried a great deal with me.

I carried the judgement that comes from making hundreds of decisions while people are watching; the communication needed to explain, listen, reassure and sometimes hold a difficult conversation; the resilience to keep going when the plan changed before breakfast; the organisation required to keep many moving parts in view; and the ability to hold complexity without losing sight of the person in front of me.

Teaching was never the problem, and this is not a message that you need to leave it. It is a reminder that the skills built in one chapter do not disappear when the setting changes.

The same is true for you. The years you have spent caring for your children, supporting your family, showing up at work and making life function have not put your career on hold in the way people sometimes suggest. They have given you evidence of what you can do.

If you are ready to make a little space to notice what is already there, the free Life Planner is a gentle first step, available through the Your Next Chapter membership: https://www.studybeyondenglish.com/yournextchapter

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17/09/2026

17/09/2026

Celebrating 800 Instagram followers 🥳

Thank you so much for following along the Nurturingnd journey ❤️

14/09/2026

Starting Monday a little bit slower than normal after walking 26 miles for Macmillan on Saturday 💚 🥾

Macmillan provide the most amazing support to ensure that no one has to face cancer without the care, compassion, and expert support they deserve. Our team has raised an incredible £2600, thanks to every person who has sponsored us. The JustGiving page is still open, if you would like to donate: https://mightyhikesfundraising.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/hollys-fundraising-page1296

What a privilege it was to spend the day in the sunshine walking with friends to raise money for a wonderful cause.