My Local Authority Ruined My Life
This blog post explores how a Local Authority failed a family, and how we can complain.
Autism or the Effects of Covid?
This blog overviews the early signs of autism, and the impact of the Covid pandemic.
EHCPs are not a golden ticket!
This blog post explains what to expect from an EHCP & why it isn’t a ‘golden ticket’.
How to get the best from an Annual Review
This blog goes over the process of an EHCP Annual Review.
Sunshine Support Announces ‘Sunshine Support For Schools’
Some exciting news from the team at Sunshine Support! After spending decades teaching the children of Derby city, highly respected Chellaston headteacher Lindsay Galley has taken a bold step out of directly teaching children to join award-winning Sunshine Support, a Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Consultancy. Lindsay will be figure-heading our upcoming Sunshine Support […]
The Benefits of Securing an EHCP
This blog outlines the benefits of securing an EHCP and why it is worthwhile.
Sunshine Support Welcomes Two New SEND Advocates!
Sunshine Support Welcomes Two New Advocates to Strengthen SEND Parent Support in England, Wales & Beyond The team here at Sunshine Support, a leading organisation dedicated to supporting parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), are pleased to announce the expansion of our fantastic Advocate team with the addition of […]
School Avoidance Week 2024
How can we recognise and properly support children who are struggling to attend school? School avoidance – sometimes referred to as school ‘refusal’, which we’ll address further on – is a very complex and multifaceted issue where a child experiences intense difficulty attending school.
How Trauma Impacts the Nervous System and Our Health
A guide on trauma and the somatic approach, aimed at supporting parents and professionals.
On The Double Rainbow – Ausome Charlie
Intersectional Diversity: The ‘Double Rainbow’ of Autism and LGBTQIA+ Charlie Hart, also known as ‘Ausome Charlie’ (she/they), is a popular keynote speaker, an experienced Human Resources Analyst, and an influential neurodiversity advocate. Charlie is multiple neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Complex PTSD), bisexual/pansexual, and gender non-conforming. The ‘double rainbow’ Studies show that autistic people are far more […]