{"id":22572,"date":"2026-03-13T10:15:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/?p=22572"},"modified":"2026-03-16T20:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:22:17","slug":"the-development-of-the-parents-and-carers-of-neurodivergent-send-children-staff-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/2026\/03\/13\/the-development-of-the-parents-and-carers-of-neurodivergent-send-children-staff-network\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Staff Network &#8211; Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent\/SEND\u00a0Children."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/LS1540-SEND-Network2026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/LS1540-SEND-Network2026.jpg\" alt=\"SEND Staff Network image with icons for community and support\" class=\"wp-image-22604\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/LS1540-SEND-Network2026.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/LS1540-SEND-Network2026-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/LS1540-SEND-Network2026-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/LS1540-SEND-Network2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/LS1540-SEND-Network2026-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Edge Hill University logo. SEND (Special educational needs and disabilities) staff network. Additional icons such as hands together and figures in a circle. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The Development of the Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent\/SEND\u00a0Children Staff Network.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">The Purpose Behind Forming the\u00a0Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent\/SEND\u00a0Children Staff Network.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a recent staff awareness session at\u00a0the annual Neurodiversity event <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/2025\/10\/02\/embrace-support-empower-2025-2026\/\">Embrace, Support Empower<\/a>, several colleagues\u00a0approached\u00a0Anna to\u00a0express their\u00a0need\u00a0for\u00a0tailored support\u00a0in navigating\u00a0SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) pathways\u00a0while also managing their responsibilities at home .\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In direct response to this insight, we have&nbsp;established&nbsp;a new network that is designed to meet the specific needs of our staff community. This network is built on the valuable lived experiences of our colleagues and will continually evolve based on their input, ensuring it&nbsp;remains&nbsp;relevant and impactful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/2026\/03\/13\/the-development-of-the-parents-and-carers-of-neurodivergent-send-children-staff-network\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: A New Staff Network &#8211; Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent\/SEND\u00a0Children.<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How This Network Will Support You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The group\u2019s&nbsp;initial&nbsp;aim is to simply bring colleagues together for relaxed, supportive conversations. We know that none of us have every answer\u2014but what we&nbsp;<em>can<\/em>&nbsp;offer is a safe space, a listening ear, and a mix of lived and professional experience that can make a real difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the group grows,&nbsp;we\u2019ll&nbsp;shape its purpose and terms of reference together. This way, staff voices stay at the heart of everything we do, helping the group evolve in a way that feels meaningful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re&nbsp;really looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing how the group develops\u2014and the positive change it could spark along the way.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Who can join?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The group is intended to be diverse and inclusive, and this is not an exhaustive list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7d05cc0d wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parents\/carers\/supporters navigating neurodivergent pathways\/referrals and assessments.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parents\/carers\/supporters who have children with diagnosed\/undiagnosed neurodivergent\/SEND needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-69bc4bdf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parents\/carers\/supporters considering whether their child may have neurodivergent\/SEND needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anyone with a personal or professional interest in this area.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet your Network Leads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted_image.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted_image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22576\" style=\"width:139px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted_image.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted_image-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted_image-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Anna Paxman Learning Support Co-ordinator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>I&nbsp;have spent&nbsp;nearly 20&nbsp;years working in disability support across both FE and HE, and&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;been part of Edge Hill University\u2019s Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) Team since 2018.&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;currently completing a Master\u2019s exploring the learning barriers and lived experiences of female mature students with SpLD\u2014looking at how societal attitudes influence their identity, confidence, and academic journeys, and how their insights can shape more effective support. I also bring personal experience to my work, having gone through an adult SpLD assessment myself and navigating neurodivergent pathways and referrals for my child.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22579\" style=\"width:170px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted-1.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted-1-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leon Fraser Senior Lecturer in Physical Education <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Since joining Edge Hill in 2013, I have been a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at Edge Hill University, bringing over 25 years of teaching experience across secondary schools in the Northwest of England and Yorkshire. I have contributed extensively to the ITE Secondary Physical Education PGCE with QTS programme and as the Faculty of Education\u2019s Senior Safeguarding Lead along with&nbsp;4 year&nbsp;service as a school governor. As part of his Teaching and Learning Fellowship at Edge Hill, I have focused on improving support for neurodivergent students, promoting a proactive,&nbsp;equitable, and research\u2011informed culture across the institution. My latest research also explores how neurodiverse trainees and mentors can implement meaningful adjustments aligned within Early Career Teachers. This coincides with real\u2011world practice <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>through a published peer reviewed book chapter on \u2018photo\u2011elicitation methods in researching disability in physical education<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22581\" style=\"width:163px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/image-1.png 648w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/image-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aisling Barker&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;OD Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>My role in supporting the network&nbsp;is to enhance the employee experience for colleagues who are navigating neurodivergent or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) pathways within their families. I&nbsp;recognise&nbsp;that these responsibilities can be both emotionally and logistically challenging, especially alongside work commitments. The group aims to create a supportive and understanding environment where staff feel comfortable sharing their experiences without fear of judgment. I want to ensure that colleagues feel valued, supported, and better equipped to manage these journeys both personally and professionally.&nbsp;<\/em>Aisling Barker&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;External Charters Manager&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What are the factors surrounding&nbsp;children&nbsp;requiring&nbsp;assessments and support?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colleagues have shared that they have&nbsp;encountered&nbsp;unhelpful and, at times, offensive comments&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;the perceived increase in neurodivergence. These conversations have included remarks such as \u201ceveryone thinks they\u2019re neurodivergent\u201d and \u201ceveryone is a bit autistic.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The information below outlines several factors that have contributed to more people&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;and receiving neurodivergent diagnoses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Greater Awareness Among Parents, Teachers, and Health Professionals<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Improved diagnostic tools.&nbsp;<br>Awareness campaigns and advocacy.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Diagnostic Criteria Have Expanded and Evolved<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Conditions previously understood only in their most severe forms are now assessed across a wider spectrum of presentations.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reduced Stigma and Increased Acceptance<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Changes in language and awareness have led to a social model viewing neurodivergence as a natural variation rather than a deficit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Better Identification of Groups Historically Missed<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>More awareness of&nbsp;\u2018masking\u2019 particularly in&nbsp;girls.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Disparities are decreasing as minority groups gain more access to services&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Improved training for practitioners helps&nbsp;identify&nbsp;children who previously would have been overlooked.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post\u2011Pandemic Effects<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Increased behavioural, emotional, and sensory differences becoming more visible when children returned to school after lockdown.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Greater parental concern after&nbsp;observing&nbsp;children at home throughout remote learning.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">The Emotional Landscape for Families Navigating SEND Pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted_image-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" data-id=\"22585\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted_image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted_image-1.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/03\/converted_image-1-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Images reflecting the positive and negative emotions parents and carers may face <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Positives<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Negatives&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Relief<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Many parents feel relief simply because they are finally being heard and supported.&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Worry and Uncertainty<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Concerns about the future, waiting times, and the unknown.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Determination<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Despite the challenges,&nbsp;parents may develop more determination from wanting the&nbsp;very best&nbsp;for their child.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Overwhelm and Confusion<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Navigating complex systems, forms, and mixed messages from services.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Advocacy<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Although this is a stressful time, parents can develop advocacy skills through&nbsp;researching,&nbsp;attending meetings,&nbsp;challenging decisions&nbsp;and&nbsp;seeking second opinions&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Frustration<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Delays, barriers, and feeling like they must constantly advocate.&nbsp;<strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hope<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Alongside the stress, there is often hope&nbsp;for better&nbsp;understanding hope&nbsp;for tailored support&nbsp;and&nbsp;hope that their child will thrive with the right help.&nbsp;Assessment can feel like the gateway to a more positive and informed future.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Guilt or Self\u2011Doubt<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Wondering if they missed signs or could have acted sooner.&nbsp;<strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">A Closing Reflection&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creation of the Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent\/SEND Children Staff Network marks&nbsp;an important step&nbsp;in ensuring that colleagues who are supporting children through neurodivergent or SEND pathways feel recognised, understood, and less alone. The experiences shared by staff underline just how complex, emotional, and often overwhelming these journeys can be\u2014yet they also highlight the strength, determination, and hope that so many parents and carers carry with them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bringing people together in an open, non\u2011judgemental space, the network aims to foster connection, compassion, and practical support grounded in both lived experience and professional insight. As the group grows, its direction will be shaped collaboratively, ensuring that it&nbsp;remains&nbsp;responsive, meaningful, and truly reflective of the community it&nbsp;represents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, this&nbsp;network is about more than sharing challenges\u2014it is about building confidence, reducing isolation, and empowering colleagues to navigate SEND and neurodivergent pathways with greater clarity and support. We look forward&nbsp;to&nbsp;&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;you and seeing&nbsp;the positive impact this community will create, both for staff and for the families they care for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Contact me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d like to discuss this blog further, <a href=\"mailto:anna.paxman@edgehill.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">please email me<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Development of the Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent\/SEND\u00a0Children Staff Network. The Purpose Behind Forming the\u00a0Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent\/SEND\u00a0Children Staff Network. 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