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Jamie Oliver-Beyond the Screener: Why Dyslexia Needs More Than a One-Click Solution
Jamie Oliver-Beyond the Screener: Why Dyslexia Needs More Than a One-Click Solution “Children don’t fit neatly into boxes. Screeners may be missing vulnerable students” Jamie Oliver’s recent Channel 4 documentary, Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution, sparked a much-needed...
What is the impact of reducing break times in school.
What is the impact of reducing break times? In every classroom, behind the learning objectives and structured timetables, there are real, living nervous systems. Reducing break times may seem like a scheduling tweak, but for neurodivergent children and the educators...
Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the Final Weeks of Term
Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the Final Weeks of Term As the school year draws to a close, there’s a natural urge to ease off. Timetables loosen. Rules soften. Lessons shift from structured learning to games, parties, and “fun” activities. The intention is...
Mental health support to nearly one million more pupils – Is the government tackling the difficulties in pupil attendance the right way?
The UK government's recent announcement to extend mental health support to nearly one million more pupils, to tack attendance difficulties, is a significant stride towards addressing the escalating mental health crisis among young people. By 2029/30, the plan aims for...
Not just another SATs blog – Level the Field: SATs, SEN and the Cost of Ignoring Access Needs
Level the Field: SATs, SEN, and the Cost of Ignoring Access Needs As we all know, every May, children across the UK sit their Year 6 SATs, the final assessments of primary school. For many, these tests are stressful but manageable. For others, especially children with...
Part 1: How will the introduction of the new Practice Direction for SEND and Disability Discrimination Tribunal hearings, effective 15 July 2025, impact you?
How will the introduction of the new Practice Direction for SEND and Disability Discrimination Tribunal hearings, effective 15 July 2025, impact you? Holding the Line for Families in SEND Tribunals At CodeBreakers, we stand shoulder to shoulder with parents and...
Part 2: How will the introduction of the new Practice Direction for SEND and Disability Discrimination Tribunal hearings, effective 15 July 2025, impact you?
How will the introduction of the new Practice Direction for SEND and Disability Discrimination Tribunal hearings, effective 15 July 2025, impact you? On 22 April 2025, the Senior President of Tribunals issued a new Practice Direction concerning the preparation of...
Setting the Record Straight: Why Nigel Farage’s Claims on Children’s Mental Health and SEND Are Deeply Misleading
Setting the Record Straight: Why Nigel Farage’s Claims on Children’s Mental Health and SEND Are Deeply Misleading In recent days, Nigel Farage made headlines again, this time, drawing fierce criticism for his comments about children’s mental health and Special...
It’s not that I can’t read, I just don’t like it! Dr. Helen Ross on Dyslexia, ADHD & Doing Life Differently
“It’s Not That I Can’t Read, I Just Don’t Like It” Dr. Helen Ross on Dyslexia, ADHD & Doing Life Differently Helen Ross first noticed something was off when she was 17, studying for her A-levels. While pure maths came easily, all neat lines of theoretical algebra...
“I Never Thought I Was Dyslexic” – Libby’s Journey from Diagnosis to Advocacy
"I Never Thought I Was Dyslexic" – Libby’s Journey from Diagnosis to Advocacy For many dyslexic individuals, the signs of difficulty appear early, perhaps in reading, spelling, or processing speed, leading to a diagnosis in childhood. But for others, like Libby,...
