Future Routes

⭐ Revision techniques ⭐ We are going to post a few different ways students can revise effectively. We start with blank page retrieval 🖊️

💜 ADHD, Hormones & the Menstrual Cycle 🧠

For many women and girls with ADHD, symptoms don't stay the same throughout the month.

Emerging research is helping us better understand the impact that hormonal changes can have on attention, focus, emotional regulation, motivation, memory and executive functioning. Many women report that ADHD symptoms become significantly more challenging in the days leading up to their period, yet this connection has historically been overlooked.

This growing understanding is particularly important because ADHD in girls and women has often been under-recognised, misunderstood or diagnosed later in life.

Knowledge matters.

When we understand the role hormones may play, we can move away from self-blame and towards self-awareness, support and practical strategies. Tracking patterns, adjusting expectations, prioritising rest, building in recovery time and seeking appropriate support can all make a difference.

Whether you're a parent supporting a daughter, a professional working with young people, or someone navigating ADHD yourself, increasing awareness helps us create more inclusive environments where people can thrive.

Every experience of school is different and every schools approach varies. Some parents have very supportive schools with excellent structures in place but unfortunately so many families feel the fight to ensure their child’s needs are being met in their setting.

Here are a few little tips and reminders to support families. Parents are the experts of their children and it’s so important we can continue advocating for our young people 💚

Half term during exam season can feel overwhelming, but rest and balance matter just as much as revision 💚

Short revision bursts, sleep, movement, hydration and downtime with friends can all help your brain work more effectively. Remember — you do not need to revise every minute of the day to be productive.

Take care of yourself this week 🌟

Exam season is hard for everyone, but there are extra challenges when navigating exams with a neurodiverse brain.

Here are some impactful tips on how to approach revision working with your body, not against it.

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A fun end to our session yesterday with 15 minutes in the park! We are so lucky to have such wonderful grounds at our provision. Everyone worked hard but down time is just as important whilst navigating the stress of exams.
Wishing everyone the very best today with their English paper 1 GCSE 💚