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Families celebrate NeurodiverCity Sheffield launch

Families and professionals came together on Thursday, 6th February, to celebrate the launch of NeurodiverCity Sheffield, f...

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Toy Appeal – gifting the magic of Christmas

For so many of us, the expense and stress can eat away at the magic of Christmas. Almost 7 in 10 (68%) parents and carers...

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Finding Little Stars – a group for children with additional needs

Sarah has faced every parent’s nightmare, the prospect of losing her little girl and never hearing her laugh again. Here...

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Our grandson’s ADHD rollercoaster

Penelope’s world turned upside down when she and her husband took on the care of their grandson. Here, with his permissi...

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Back to school dread: a young carer’s story

Brooke is a 17 year old, caring for her mum who has Crohn’s Disease, while dealing with her own physical health problems...

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Back to school tips for children with SEND

The return to school can invoke a range of feelings, and these emotions can be magnified for children with special educationa...

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Special educational needs & disabilities

As one of the UK's largest providers of free, statutory, independent SEND services, we provide much needed support to childre...

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