Why sign up to Sunshine Academy?
Sunshine Academy is our online learning platform where we have a community of almost 1000 people learning and improving their SEND knowledge each day. At Sunshine Support, we believe that every person supporting a SEND child deserves unlimited help and access to comprehensive educational tools. We have meticulously designed our 24-hour online learning platform to […]
All the details about Day of ‘SEND’ 2025
Day of ‘SEND’ 2025 is coming! Mark your diaries for an epic whole day of learning on Friday 21 March, exclusive to subscribers of Sunshine Academy (and we’ll give you the details on how to become a subscriber if you are not yet one below) This will be a day covering every topic you could […]
Find your community with Sunshine Support
Come along to Cuppa&Chat in 2025 in Derby, Wales or online to find your community!
EHCPs are not a golden ticket!
This blog post explains what to expect from an EHCP & why it isn’t a ‘golden ticket’.
Understanding and Managing Exam-Based Anxiety: A Guide for Parents and Educators
As we approach the exam season, it’s crucial to remember that for many children and young people, this period can bring about heightened levels of anxiety and stress. I’m here to shed light on this issue and offer insights and strategies to help pre-empt and manage exam-based anxiety effectively.
The Importance of Resilience and Self-Esteem for Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs
Being a parent is an incredible journey, filled with joys, challenges, and moments that test our strength. When you add the responsibility of caring for a child with special educational needs (SEN), this journey can become even more demanding. Many of us in this unique situation often find ourselves struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and emotional fatigue.
Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders
As a parent it can be heart-breaking to watch your child struggle with their food. Whether this is seen as ‘picky eating’ or something else, it’s hard to understand when it’s an actual problem and how we go about helping them.
We’ve all heard the terms “disordered eating” and “eating disorders”, but are they really the same? Let’s clear this up…
Why Home Educate?
As a parent, one of the most crucial decisions we make for our children is how they receive their education. For many families in the UK home education has become an increasingly popular choice. But why? What drives parents to choose this path for their children? A recent study conducted by Dr. Karen Smith, Dr. […]
The Importance of Finding Your tribe
A tribe can simply be described as the group of people whom we can always turn to in times of need. The ones who’ll always be there, without reward or judgement. In the here and now it is more important than ever to connect with each other in a way that suits our needs. Here are 7 reasons why it is important to find your tribe…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – Featuring Bella
Positive awareness for Down syndrome is something that is only really now bursting through into mainstream media. When there are so many positive things to be said it makes you wonder, why aren’t more people shouting about them? The reality is, it takes an awful lot of vulnerability to share your thoughts and experiences of a condition that so many take prejudice against. Fortunately, Jess (and also Bella!) have been ardently telling their story from the very beginning.
