Future Routes

Excited to celebrate the end of the year this Wednesday with our amazing students and their families 💚

No session this evening!
Students are needing a well earned break following a busy exam season.
Year 10s are preparing for mocks.
See you next week 💚

⭐ Revision techniques ⭐ We are going to post a few different ways students can revise effectively. We start with blank page retrieval 🖊️

💜 ADHD, Hormones & the Menstrual Cycle 🧠

For many women and girls with ADHD, symptoms don't stay the same throughout the month.

Emerging research is helping us better understand the impact that hormonal changes can have on attention, focus, emotional regulation, motivation, memory and executive functioning. Many women report that ADHD symptoms become significantly more challenging in the days leading up to their period, yet this connection has historically been overlooked.

This growing understanding is particularly important because ADHD in girls and women has often been under-recognised, misunderstood or diagnosed later in life.

Knowledge matters.

When we understand the role hormones may play, we can move away from self-blame and towards self-awareness, support and practical strategies. Tracking patterns, adjusting expectations, prioritising rest, building in recovery time and seeking appropriate support can all make a difference.

Whether you're a parent supporting a daughter, a professional working with young people, or someone navigating ADHD yourself, increasing awareness helps us create more inclusive environments where people can thrive.

Every experience of school is different and every schools approach varies. Some parents have very supportive schools with excellent structures in place but unfortunately so many families feel the fight to ensure their child’s needs are being met in their setting.

Here are a few little tips and reminders to support families. Parents are the experts of their children and it’s so important we can continue advocating for our young people 💚