Library & Learning Services

The Development of the Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent/SEND Children Staff Network. The Purpose Behind Forming the Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent/SEND Children Staff Network. Following a recent staff awareness session at the annual Neurodiversity event Embrace, Support Empower, several colleagues approached Anna to express their need for tailored support in navigating SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) pathways while also managing their responsibilities at home .  In…

Body doubling might not be a term you have come across, but the chances are you may already be using it intuitively. If you work better being around other people, even when they aren’t undertaking the same task, you may already be employing this technique. Body doubling can be described as a strategy which uses…

After another inspiring week on the Ormskirk campus delivering an event to connect with students and staff and raise awareness of neurodiversity, we are back in Manchester delivering a one-day event to catch up and talk about useful support strategies and technologies. If you are keen to know more about the event, the idea and…

It’s almost that time of year again! We’re looking forward to our third year of running this awareness and celebration event for staff and students.   This year, you’ll notice some familiar activities and content themes but with some special guest appearances and the return of the brains…? Not only this but we will also have…

Neurodiversity – awareness and celebration. It’s time for a round up but by no means, is this the end of our work, learning, raising awareness or initiating conversations about Neurodiversity.