Working with educators
Our neuroaffirmative, bespoke assessments, training and advice reduce staff stress and leads to better outcomes for students
Working with educators
We offer specialist advice and guidance for educators in mainstream and specialist schools and colleges, alternative provision and EOTIS settings. We can provide support whether the children or young people you work with have a formal identification of neurodivergence or simply identify as such.
Our educator services include Neurodiversity Readiness Audits and School Improvement Programmes, student observations and one-to-one sessions and focused discussions with a student’s key staff and family.
We can also provide staff support and mentoring, whole school/college neuroaffirmative training, professional training tailored to your context and inspirational talks that champion neuroaffirmative thinking and practices.
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Neurodiversity Readiness Audit
How neuroinclusive is your school in practice? The Neurodiversity Readiness Audit provides an independent, specialist review of your school's current provision for neurodivergent students. Through a structured assessment of leadership, policies, teaching practice, staff confidence, understanding attendance, family engagement and the learning environment, we help schools identify strengths, uncover hidden barriers and prioritise meaningful improvements. The result is a clear picture of where your school is today and a practical roadmap for where it could be tomorrow.
Neuroinclusive School Improvement Programme
Creating a truly neuroinclusive school requires more than good intentions. It requires a clear strategy, staff confidence and sustainable change. Our Neuroinclusive School Improvement Programme supports schools to implement the recommendations identified through the audit and embed neuroaffirmative practice across the whole organisation. Through expert guidance, tailored training, policy enhancement and ongoing leadership support, we help schools build inclusive cultures where neurodivergent students feel they belong and can thrive, staff feel empowered and families feel understood. This is a practical partnership focused on lasting impact, not just identifying problems.
“The narrative around autism is changing, and I absolutely love reading the work of cutting edge thinkers in this space like Sadie Gillett. As proud parent of two autistic young people, and recipient of so many “Lee, are you autistic?” questions from colleagues over the years, it’s genuinely moving to see people leading the charge to rebuild the perception and support for autism.”
Professional training
We can tailor training (online or in-person) to meet the specific needs of your setting. Common themes include:
Supporting Experts at Hand initiative
Understanding neurodivergent experience (with a focus on autism and ADHD)
Classroom strategies for successfully supporting neurodivergent students
Sensory sensitivities and sensory preferences, differences and regulation
When behaviour challenges us, what do we do?
Masking and emotionally-based school avoidance
The social communication preferences and support of neurodivergent students
Anxiety and neurodivergence
Working successfully with families of neurodivergent students
“Thank you so much for coming in - it was amazing and we all learnt so much. Hope to see you again very soon!”
Staff reflection and supervision
Our sessions for SENCos, teachers, HLTAs, TAs and INAs can cover:
Current theory in understanding neurodivergent experience (with a focus on autism and ADHD)
How to apply theory to specific students in your setting
Supportive learning strategies and classroom implementation
Wrap-around support for emotional, sensory and social communication needs
Running neuroaffirmative groups for sensory and emotional regulation
Setting up neuroaffirmative spaces within schools
“This has been the most useful training I have been on in years!”
Expert advice on individual students
Our comprehensive support includes:
Observations of students who are facing challenges with attendance or engagement
One-to-one meetings with students (where appropriate)
Consultations with parents/carers and key staff
Detailed reports with specific, actionable recommendations
Attendance at key meetings, including EHCP reviews
Direct mentoring to build positive neurodivergent identity and self-advocacy skills
“You’ve honestly been such a lifeline for us and for our daughter. I don’t think she would have coped in Year 8 (or us!) without your support and insight.”
Bespoke support
We can also assist with one-off or specialist projects or development within your school.
Public speaking
We offer inspirational talks, referencing progressive thinking around autism and neurodivergence, in collaboration with the autistic community. Our talks endorse a strengths-based focus and a positive narrative around autism/ADHD and neurodivergence.
Our talks can be tailored to meet your specific needs, both in terms of platform (e.g. face-to-face or online) and audience (e.g. professionals, parents, students).