SEND Reform: What It Still Gets Wrong (Even After Finally Recognising Executive Functioning)
SEND reform is finally starting to recognise executive functioning, but that does not mean children will automatically get the right support. This blog looks at what could still go wrong if schools focus on expectations instead of understanding, scaffolding, and the environment around the child.
The Microbiome, Gut Health and Behaviour in Children - Is it really “just behaviour”?
Many autistic and ADHD children experience gut issues such as reflux, constipation, and food sensitivities. This blog explores how the microbiome and gut–brain connection can impact behaviour, mood, and emotional regulation.
Why Your Child Understands Something One Day and Not the Next
Many children understand something one day, then seem to forget it the next. This blog explains how memory, processing, and executive functioning affect learning, and why inconsistency is often misunderstood.
He Meant to Come Home… So Why Did He End Up in the Pub Again?
He said he was coming straight home, and he meant it.
So why did he still end up in the pub?
This blog explores ADHD, impulse, alcohol, and why understanding these skills early could change lives.
Why Your Child Forgets Instructions — And Why You Might Recognise This in Yourself Too
Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? That’s working memory. This blog explains how it impacts everyday life and why it’s not about trying harder.
What Thinking Skills Do Children Actually Need to Learn?
Children do not just need intelligence to learn. They rely on a range of thinking skills including memory, understanding, flexible thinking, problem solving and executive functioning. When these skills are weaker, learning can feel much harder than it should.
Why Some Intelligent Children Still Struggle to Learn
Many children who struggle in school are not lacking intelligence. Often the difficulty lies in the thinking skills that support learning. This article explores how cognitive abilities and executive functioning affect learning, and why the Structure of Intellect (SOI) approach can help identify where support is needed.
When Support Becomes Dependence: The Hidden Risk of 1-to-1 Teaching Assistant Support
1-to-1 Teaching Assistant support can help children cope in the classroom, but what happens when that support becomes dependence? This blog explores how relying on one adult can unintentionally prevent children from developing flexible thinking and independence, and why schools need to balance support with skill building.