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With us all melting in the high temperatures across the UK, loads of us are feeling tired, sticky, crabby and a little less able to cope. But for many neurodivergent children, feeling hot can create challenges that aren't always very easy to spot.

A child may be struggling with sensory overload, finding it difficult to recognise they're thirsty, feeling exhausted after a poor night's sleep, or simply finding it harder to communicate how they're feeling.

When we understand what might be happening beneath the surface, it can help us respond with greater empathy and curiosity.

In this carousel, I've shared some of the ways a heatwave might impact neurodivergent children and why taking a neuroinclusive approach is so important during periods of extreme weather.

Feel free to share your thoughts, top tips and experiences below.

Do your policies and paperwork reflect neuroaffirming practice?

Many nursery owners and managers are reflecting on whether their policies, forms and everyday practice fully support neurodivergent children and families.

It's something I see regularly when working with nursery owners and managers.

🔹Policies don't always reflect neuroaffirming practice.
🔹Forms can miss important information.
🔹Staff confidence can vary.
🔹Communication with families isn't always as effective as you'd like it to be.

That's exactly why I created the Neuroaffirming Early Years Resource Pack.

For just £6.99, you'll have access to practical resources that can be implemented straight away.

Inside you'll find:
🦋 A neuroaffirming policy statement
🦋 Editable forms and templates
🦋 Sensory processing guides for staff
🦋 Posters to promote consistent practice across your setting

These are the tools I know settings need because they're the challenges I see every day in my consultancy work.

The pack has been designed to save you time, support your team and help you create a more inclusive experience for neurodivergent children and their families.

Practical. Affordable. Ready to use.

👉 Instant download for £6.99
🔗 Download via the website at: https://www.aperiontraining.co.uk/product-page/neuroinclusion-resource-pack

After just two support visits and a staff training session, this incredible setting reported that they had:

🦋Developed a clearer understanding of neurodivergence
🦋Identified how neurodivergence may present in early years settings
🦋Implemented practical, targeted strategies to support individual children
🦋Increased staff confidence in identifying and responding to needs
🦋Strengthened inclusive practice across daily provision
🦋Improved consistency in approaches used by the team

Our time together focused on translating understanding into practical, everyday strategies that can be embedded within existing provision.

If you are looking to develop your team’s understanding of neurodiversity and strengthen inclusive practice in your setting, get in touch to discuss tailored support and training.

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What if classroom environments were designed around how children actually experience the world?

Creating environments where every child feels safe, understood and able to thrive.

If I were designing a Reception classroom with neuroinclusion at its heart, these are the five things I'd prioritise because when we reduce unnecessary stress and support regulation, learning naturally follows.

Swipe through to see the 5 changes I'd make

Which one resonates most with you? Or what would you add?

Every setting wants children to feel understood, supported and able to thrive.
But when teams lack confidence around neurodiversity, support can become inconsistent even when everyone is doing their best.

One setting recently shared the impact of our work together:
"She strengthened the whole team's knowledge and understanding around neurodiversity, which has had a significant impact on how staff engage with children.
Staff feel more confident and equipped to support children with varying needs, and families now have confidence in us to support their child's individual needs."

For me, this is what matters most.

Creating environments where every child is met where they are, every practitioner feels equipped to support them and every family feels heard and understood.

If you're ready to strengthen your team's confidence and create more consistent outcomes for children, I'd love to support you.

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Creating a neuroinclusive environment is really all about noticing what helps children to feel safe, understood and able to thrive.

I've shared 5 simple areas to reflect on in this carousel.

If you'd like to review your own setting, you can download my free Environmental Audit via the link in my bio or visit my website.
www.aperiontraining.co.uk/free-audit

Which of these areas do you think has the biggest impact?

Are you part of a nursery group that is passionate about inclusive, neuroaffirming practice but doesn't need (or have capacity for) a full-time Area SENCo?

From September, I have availability to partner with two nursery groups through my ongoing SEND and inclusion consultancy service.

This is far more than a training session or one-off support package.

It's a collaborative partnership designed to create lasting, meaningful change for children, families, and staff teams.

Support can include:
• Bespoke SEND and inclusion training
• SENCo mentoring and guidance
• On-site visits and practical support
• Inclusive practice reviews and audits
• Play-based, child-centred strategies
• Ongoing advice tailored to your setting

This partnership is ideal for nursery groups that:
✔️ Want to strengthen inclusive practice across their settings
✔️ Are committed to creating environments where every child can thrive
✔️ Need expert SEND support without employing a full-time Area SENCo
✔️ Value reflective, confident and well-supported teams

The nursery groups I currently work alongside often describe the impact as transformational, building confidence, consistency and a culture where inclusion truly sits at the heart of practice.

If you're planning ahead for September and would like to explore how this support could benefit your team, I'd love to chat.

Send me a DM or email to find out more.

If you've been following along recently, you'll know I've been sharing the five core commitments I launched at Nursery World's Big Day Out.

This is the final one.

"We commit to creating a shared culture, not isolated practice".

Real change rarely comes from one practitioner attending a training course and trying to do things differently on their own.

Lasting change grows when a whole team develops a shared understanding, shared values and a shared approach.

Every child interacts with multiple adults throughout their day. Their experience is shaped by the environment around them, the language they hear, the responses they receive and the relationships they build.

Culture lives in those everyday moments.
In how we speak about children.
In how we respond to their needs.
In the assumptions we challenge.
In the adjustments we make.
And in the way we help every child feel safe, understood and like they belong.

When neurodiversity-affirming practice is embraced across an entire setting, consistency grows, belonging deepens and meaningful change becomes sustainable.

Thank you for coming on this journey through the five core commitments with me.
I'd love to know which commitment resonated most with you.
👇 Let me know in the comments.