Across England, proposed changes to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities system are being discussed in response to rising demand, growing financial pressure on local authorities, and widespread recognition that families often find the current process slow, complex and emotionally draining. Over the past decade, the number of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) has increased significantly. Greater recognition of neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD and

The Most Common Challenges ADHD Clients Bring to Coaching After years of working with ADHD clients, two themes come up again and again: productivity struggles and emotional regulation, particularly rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). Both can have a profound impact on daily life, confidence, and relationships. Productivity Challenges: When Getting Started Feels Impossible Many people assume productivity problems are about poor time management or lack of effort, when in reali

The excitement and the quiet fears I was so excited to become a father. I had always wanted children, yet alongside that excitement sat a quiet fear that my forgetfulness would let me down. I worried I might leave them behind at a park, or get distracted in conversation while supervising them and miss something important. Like many parents with ADHD, I carried anxiety about responsibility and safety - the idea that something could happen on my watch felt overwhelming. Parenti

Parenting a child with ADHD can feel exhausting, confusing and, at times, isolating. Many parents find themselves repeating instructions, managing the same behaviours over and over, and wondering why strategies that work for other children seem to make little difference. After years of teaching and working with families, there are a few things I wish every parent of a child with ADHD could truly understand. Not because they are doing anything wrong, but because the right unde