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A Space To Grow Holistic educational and wellbeing support for children & families in SE Northumberland. Neurodivergence, mental health, learning at home.

06/10/2026

If your child is struggling,
if you feel like you don’t know how to reach them,
if engaging them or sparking anything in them feels like an impossible task, maybe you could try looking at was IS working.

It easy to focus on all the things you want them to do, or what you feel they should be doing. But this can sometimes create pressure, friction and in reality cause more harm.

If you are stuck, try looking at what IS working for them.

What helps them to feel calm and comfortable?
What are they showing an interest in?
What helps them feel safe?
What can they manage comfortably?
What do they enjoy doing?

No matter how small, there is usually always something. Even if it’s just space and alone time that they need. It could be their tablet, a game, a funny programme or a special toy.

When all else fails, find what is working. Forget about the rest, for now.

Start here, and the rest will follow.

17/09/2026

Connection first - always! 💕🌱

SE Northumberland & North Tyneside area.

education

15/09/2026

Sometimes it is hard to see how things can be, when school is set up to maximise and direct learning time, to follow a set timetable and a curriculum. We are conditioned as adults and children to believe that school is the only way. But it’s not true. Children need guidance, and opportunity. But they can absolutely learn in an environment that isn’t school.

If you are looking for some face-to-face support for your child, whether they are in school, home educating or waiting for an EHCP/ placement, then pop me a message and we can arrange a time to chat.

I prioritise understanding and supporting the whole child’s reality. This needs to come before anything else. This incl...
10/09/2026

I prioritise understanding and supporting the whole child’s reality. This needs to come before anything else.

This includes…

🌱their wellbeing,
🌱understanding their needs and neurotype,
🌱identifying their strengths and interests,
🌱listening to parental concerns.

Why?

As a qualified teacher with 20 years of experience with children and young people, and personal experience of failing systems, I know just how gut-wrenchingly crucial this understanding and support is to every child’s development.

I understand the heart-breaking impact that a lack of understanding has, not only on the child, but on the wider family.

I know that families and children are not always provided with the level of support and understanding that they really need. And this can be devastating. Parents know their child best. And listening to them is key.

Ensuring children and their parents feel

HEARD,
ACCEPTED and
BELIEVED

is my priority.

This is the foundation of learning. This builds the relationship. The rest will follow.

If you are looking for a little extra in-person support for your child, I have some limited availability coming up. Pop me a message and we can chat.

North Tyneside and SE Northumberland area.


One thing to remember on the hard days…I often have to remind myself.I genuinely believe every child is trying their bes...
03/09/2026

One thing to remember on the hard days…I often have to remind myself.

I genuinely believe every child is trying their best.

Every child is different.
And every child can show up differently EVERY DAY!

Needs change.
Emotions change.
Capacities change.

We need to respond to the child we see in front of us, not the one we expect to see.

Observe. Listen. Adapt.

Then act accordingly. 🌱💕

What do you think? Let me know in the comments below. 👇

learning

With huge thanks to Write it Out and Clare for the beautiful writing session and reiki drum meditation, which completely...
24/08/2026

With huge thanks to Write it Out and Clare for the beautiful writing session and reiki drum meditation, which completely blew my mind. It was such a powerful meditation.

I remember the feelings of September as a teacher, as a school parent and on the first year of our ‘outside of school’ journey. It all hit hard for different reasons. It still does.

But there really ARE other ways.
Things really CAN get better.
And maybe…just maybe… the outlook is brighter when acceptance becomes possible.

For anyone struggling, my messages are always open. 💕 🌱

Also- thanks to Laura | Neurodivergent education, parenting, life for the technical support. Love this community! 🙏

One of my (many) thoughts this week…I think I’ve reached the point where I just know how things need to be. As a family ...
21/08/2026

One of my (many) thoughts this week…

I think I’ve reached the point where I just know how things need to be.

As a family we know what is necessary.

As an educator I can create space and adapt.

It’s working! We are doing it! We know what is needed!

So here we are, ticking away, doing our thing.

And then it hits again.

I am reminded how horribly out of sync the world is.

It is rather terrifying.

Does anyone else feel like this? Everything is fine until the outside world creeps in! 🙈

Onwards we go! 🙌🏻

If this resonates, feel free to follow and share. It’s lovely to have you here. 🌱 💕

AND I managed to somehow delete this post so reposting. 🙈So here we go again… Short one today. Feel the need to get stra...
19/08/2026

AND I managed to somehow delete this post so reposting. 🙈So here we go again…

Short one today. Feel the need to get straight to the point (for a change!)

This is what I am here for; for my kids, your kids, and the future of this country.

If you can relate then, welcome!

Please feel free to follow, I’d love to have you here! 🌱 💕

To anyone who needs to read it. Things can definitely get better. One step at a time. 🌱 ⛰️
10/08/2026

To anyone who needs to read it.

Things can definitely get better.

One step at a time. 🌱 ⛰️

A few years ago, I did a short course with the amazing Shelley Farnham | ADHD/Autism Coach & SSP Practitioner on connect...
08/08/2026

A few years ago, I did a short course with the amazing Shelley Farnham | ADHD/Autism Coach & SSP Practitioner on connected parenting when I first realised we needed to parent against the grain.

A while later we both completed training in retained reflexes together- another huge eye-opener! Anyway, Shelley has a wealth of wisdom, but three words have stayed with me ever since:

JUST
ONE
THING.

We can’t change everything at once. If we move too quickly, or with too much force, we risk damaging relationships.

Gentle conversations lead to small steps of progress. Quick fixes are rarely manageable in this house.

Then one day, you look back and realise just how far you’ve come.

If it’s not realistic or healthy to change everything, then maybe we need to focus on JUST ONE THING. And every little step creates a bigger picture! 🌱 💕

What do you think? Do you find this hard? I really do! 🥴

But I am learning to trust the process and now we are seeing results! 🙌🏻

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