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Navigating Today’s Climate: Supporting Our SEN Children Amidst Uncertainty.
The current climate leaves me feeling deeply unsafe. It’s not just the situation itself, but the overwhelming uncertainty surrounding it that amplifies my anxiety. Each day seems to bring new challenges and unexpected developments, creating an environment where stability feels like a distant memory. I feel powerless to influence or control anything within this tumultuous landscape, and that loss of control creates a constant sense of unease that’s hard to shake. It’s as if we

Lyndsay Critchlow
4 days ago6 min read


Fighting for Support is an exhausting life long experience.
I am feeling an overwhelming sense of frustration and exhaustion this morning as I grapple with the relentless fight for Special Educational Needs (SEN) support. It is a battle that seems to drain every ounce of energy I possess. Often, I find myself reaching these critical points where I feel as though I have poured all my resources, both emotional and physical, into advocating for those with SEN.

Lyndsay Critchlow
Oct 3, 20255 min read


Its the back to school dread.
I know we are all pretty much feeling this at the moment, and it’s a sentiment that resonates deeply within many families. For some of...

Lyndsay Critchlow
Sep 2, 20256 min read


Life with PDA with a side helping of ADHD quests.
I am pretty much struggling recently with a massive avoidance that seems to permeate various aspects of my daily life. This feeling of being overwhelmed has led me to seek refuge in different distractions, and my very recent avoidance tactic has been to embrace my ADHD side quests. These side quests often manifest as spontaneous interests or projects that capture my attention, pulling me away from the tasks I know I should be focusing on. Instead of tackling my responsibiliti

Lyndsay Critchlow
Jul 30, 20257 min read


The picture that says us
This has to be my favourite photo of my family. It is in fact the photo from mine and Wedding Day. Each pose shows a different...

Lyndsay Critchlow
May 29, 20232 min read


Big emotions, Trauma and Nightmares
Probably one of the greatest driving forces that is seen within Education for all HQ. We often talk about emotions and how adults get and...

Lyndsay Critchlow
May 11, 20233 min read
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