Our New Community Hub!
We’re shining our rays into Derby, by creating a safe space for parents, carers and professionals to socialise, learn and be empowered! An organisation that provides support to parents and teachers of children with special educational needs has opened a multi-purpose community space for families in the city. Sunshine Support has moved into a 1200 […]
My Family Survived 3 Allegations of FII
It was recently brought to my attention that the first FII Awareness Week was launchingand I remember instantly feeling relieved that public awareness is being brought to this very serious, common and hidden issue. Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) is the term used for when a parent or caregiver of someone, most commonly a child, […]
FII CASES – My Personal Experience in the Family Courts
Despite the expectation that Family Court should be ‘inquisitorial’ – with an expert agreed by all parties and acting for the Court, the system is often experienced as adversarial, and for me that has meant presenting as an expert witness has been in some cases a truly unpleasant experience. When I am instructed in Family […]
Our Mission – FII AWARENESS WEEK 2022
During the first week in May we are holding the world’s first ever FII Awareness Week. FII is the abbreviated term for ‘Fabricated or Induced Illness’ which is a term given to parents by professionals when they believe that they are ‘making up’ or ‘exaggerating’ their child’s difficulties; often with no formal evidence. The term […]
Survivors of FII – Your Personal Experiences with Accusations of Fabricated or Induced Illness
The stories below have been submitted by families who have been accused of Fabricated or Induced Illness. They are not intended to scaremonger but to highlight the trauma these individuals and families have gone through. (All submissions are anonymous). Thank you to everybody who shared their story.. STORY ONE “I was recently told by a […]
Chrissa’s Exercise Challenge for April!
Our founder, Chrissa, has been in training for 6 months in preparation for her exercise challenge in April… All in the name of SEND! Hello, I’m Chrissa. You may have seen me on the busy Sunshine Support facebook page or perhaps delivering a webinar or workshops; I am the founder of Sunshine Support and I […]
We’re helping Bridge the Gap to greater support
We are teaming up with leading children’s mental health organisation, Bridge the Gap, to reach more children and young people in need of emotional wellbeing support. TWO organisations that support families with children who have special educational needs or mental health issues are joining forces to allow them to reach more families in crisis. Bridge […]
What is a Specific Learning Difficulty?
There are so many terms used these days, it all gets a little bit confusing. I wouldn’t know where to begin with half of them but as a person with AD(H)D I know a fair amount about SpLDs (Specific Learning Difficulties as AD(H)D is classed as one. Having a SpLD may seem like just another […]
5 Positives of Dyslexia, that often go unsaid!
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty or disability, that is the clinical/diagnostic definition at least. The condition certainly comes with some learning challenges or differences, but there are positives that often go unappreciated… 1. A Deep Connection to Empathy There are two leading theories that explore why high levels of empathy are common in those with […]
Crucial Christmas Tips! From Sunshine Support
Who doesn’t love the festive season? It’s a time to come together and share, celebrate and relax… However, so many parents are too busy trying to manage the needs of individuals within their families that they don’t get a chance to enjoy the festivities. Fortunately, we can help with that!
