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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,...
Breaking Barriers: Women, Business, and the Power of Dyslexia- International Women’s Day
Breaking Barriers: Women, Business, and the Power of Dyslexia For International Women's day I wanted to share Wendy's story and highlight female talent. Dyslexia is often misunderstood in the workplace, viewed as a challenge rather than a unique advantage. For women...
What skills set do neurodivergent individuals bring to engineering?
What skills set do neurodivergent individuals bring to engineering? This week we celebrate National Engineers Day- 4th March 2025 Individuals with dyslexia often possess unique strengths that align well with engineering. Their ability to think in a highly visual and...
Should Schools Rethink Timed Reading for Children with Dyslexia and Struggling Readers?
Should Schools Rethink Timed Reading for Children with Dyslexia and Struggling Readers? Timed reading has long been used in classrooms to help children improve reading fluency. Supporters argue that it encourages speed, builds automaticity, and helps prepare students...
Chris’ story – becoming a software developer and his view on dyslexia
This week, I met with Chris, a software developer, we had an interesting conversation about his experiences with dyslexia and how it has impacted his career and entrepreneurial endeavours. We shared insights on the importance of accessibility in technology, the...
Apprenticeships and Neurodiversity: Building Inclusive Pathways to Success
Apprenticeships and Neurodiversity: Building Inclusive Pathways to Success The 10th-16th February is National Apprenticeship week in the UK. Apprenticeships have long been recognised as an effective route for individuals to gain valuable work experience while earning...
