Tina Mastromarino Specialist Teacher

11/02/2026

COMING UP AFTER HALF TERM!

Join us at your local Chat & Chill - our coffee mornings provide a safe space to meet like-minded parent carers who understand some of the challenges of raising children and young people with SEND.

There's no need to book, just come along and enjoy your first hot drink on us!
We look forward to seeing you there.

See our events page for further information: www.wspcf.org.uk/events

02/02/2026

Are you aged 16 to 24 and have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)?

Do you want to gain real work experience that could lead to a paid job and a career?

Woodlands Meed College and Growing West Sussex are teaming up with local employers and expert job coaches to offer a Supported Internship Programme designed to help you take the next step into the world of work.

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Mid-Sussex

Interns can build their confidence, learn new skills and gain experience. No qualifications are required.

👉 Find out more and apply here: https://ow.ly/wagv50Y1JuT

25/01/2026

Interesting! And good to know.

23/10/2025

03/09/2025

L❤️VE this!
From the awesome

10/06/2025

Feeling a little emotional reading this beautiful message from a parent whose sons I’ve had the joy of teaching from Year 5 through to Year 8 as they break up for the summer and transition to a prestigious Independent Senior School in September:

“Thank you so much, firstly, for always making your lessons so fun and interesting and secondly, for all you have done for my boys over the time you have worked with them. It has been golden and we are so deeply grateful to you. They have become so much more confident with their English under your thoughtful and wise and diligent and fun care.”

Watching young learners grow in confidence and skill over the years is truly the greatest reward of this job. Grateful to do what I love, and to have families who appreciate the journey as much as I do 💛📚✨

13/02/2025

❤️❤️❤️

12/02/2025

Chat & Chill – Crawley Drop-In ☕

If you have a child with SEND, this is for YOU!

Join us. Take a break, connect with fellow parent carers, and enjoy a delicious hot drink - your first one is on us!

📅 Wednesday 26th February
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 Revive Cafe, Charis Centre, Crawley

No need to book – just drop in and join us for a friendly, relaxed morning.

Whether you need support, advice, a listening ear, or just a moment to yourself, we’re here.

Tag a fellow parent below who might love this. ⬇

12/02/2025

☀️ Worthing Holiday Camp 8+ Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th.

These groups are a great opportunity for anyone on the neurodevelopmental pathway aged 8+ who would benefit from a smaller groups but still get the opportunity to access a fun summer camp style session.

🔗 Please visit https://wsxshortbreaks.aspens.org.uk/bookings/ to book onto any session or find out more. We would love to see you there! 😊

04/02/2025

'Everyone has a little bit of Autism/Asperger's in them...'

No they don't. Don't mistake anxiety for Autism/Asperger's. Don't mistake routine for Autism/Asperger's. Don't mistake passionate interests for Autism/Asperger's. Everyone can get anxious, follow a routine and have a passionate interest. Our brain literally functions in a completely different way. Thank you for sharing your story but Autism/Asperger's means my brain is wired differently, our responses to certain situations will be different. Check out the following image...

Our brain processes information differently, and that in turn affects how our anxiety, routine and passionate interests are presented. Understand?