EOTAS Reform: My Response To The DFE’s SEND Consultation

Alternate provision EOTAS Reform: My Response to the DFE’s SEND Consultation Why Early Intervention Needs Clear Thresholds and Fair Commissioning EOTAS reform offers an important opportunity to improve support for children and young people who cannot access education successfully within a school or further education setting. However, reform will only work if it addresses what […]

Did the Government Report Really Say ADHD Is Underdiagnosed?

ADHD Did the Government Report Really Say ADHD Is Underdiagnosed? Since the publication of the government’s independent interim review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, claims have circulated on TikTok that the report found ADHD is underdiagnosed. It is also something that has been highlighted since Channel 4’s controversial documentary ‘The Great ADHD Myth’ […]

I Scored top 3% in the country but didn’t complete the work – Why?

ADHD I SCORED IN THE TOP 3% OF THE COUNTRY BUT DIDN’T COMPLETE THE WORK – WHY? Further to all the controversy surrounding Channel 4’s ‘The Great ADHD Myth’ I thought I would share this story to help bring some much needed clarity. When I was at university, I underwent an educational psychology assessment to […]

The Great ADHD Myth: But Is Whether ADHD Is Real Really the Question We Should Be Asking?

ADHD The Great ADHD Myth: Is ADHD Real the Question We Should Be Asking? Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? has just aired and, unsurprisingly, the controversy has already started. The programme questioned some of the fundamental assumptions surrounding ADHD: whether it should be considered a neurodevelopmental disorder, whether normal variations in human behaviour are […]

Is Gentle Parenting Making ADHD Worse?

ADHD Is Gentle Parenting Making ADHD Worse? G entle parenting has become one of the most influential parenting philosophies of recent years. At its heart are ideas that are difficult to argue with: listen to children, take their emotions seriously, maintain connection during difficult moments, avoid unnecessary punishment and help children understand what they are […]

ADHD PARENT SUPPORT

ADHD ADHD Support for Parents Welcome, If you’re raising a child with ADHD and looking for practical support that goes beyond simply managing symptoms, you’ve come to the right place. ADHD can affect far more than attention. Emotional outbursts, impulsivity, poor frustration tolerance, difficulties at school, constant arguments and inconsistent behaviour can leave parents wondering what […]

ADHD on the Rise in Britain: What’s Really Going On?

ADHD is rising in Britain, but ADHD, ACEs, broken homes, sleep, nutrition and screen time often overlap. Learn what’s really going on.

ADHD ADHD on the Rise in Britain: What’s Really Going On? Following the recent announcement by Wes Streeting to launch a national review into ADHD diagnoses and support services, ADHD has once again become a highly charged topic in Britain. Headlines question whether ADHD is being over diagnosed, while families facing multi-year waiting lists argue […]

The Hidden History of the Education System — And Why It Set You Up to Fail

fitness The Hidden History of the Education System Most of us grow up believing the education system exists to help us succeed, find our strengths, and discover who we are. It’s presented as a fair system — one that rewards hard work, intelligence, and discipline. But when you look deeper a very different picture emerges. […]

Talking about boxing training and ADHD with a tv production company.

This interview took place ahead of filming for a tv documentary for E4 featuring ‘Made in Chelsea’ star Sam Thompson about ADHD. In the documentary I discuss how through a combination of boxing training and mentoring, I help young men learn to manage their ADHD more effectively and reduce the likelihood of them being expelled. […]