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I wonder how many parents said those words this morning. It’s Monday. The alarm goes off. Your child doesn’t want to get out of bed. Their tummy hurts. They can’t find their uniform. Suddenly, something as simple as putting on their socks becomes a battle. You look at the clock. You’re already running late. And somewhere in the middle of it all, you find yourself saying… “Come on, sweetheart. Just two more weeks until half term.” But here’s something I’ve learnt from nearly 20 years working with children and families. Sometimes, getting through until half term isn’t the answer. Because if your child is struggling to attend school, becoming increasingly anxious or falling apart the moment they get home, there’s usually something underneath that behaviour worth understanding. And waiting for the holidays doesn’t necessarily make it go away. I’ve worked with families who spent months hoping things would settle. Hoping their child would get used to the new teacher. Hoping the anxiety would ease. Hoping that one day, school mornings would just feel normal again. But hope alone isn’t a support plan. And parents shouldn’t have to become experts in SEND law, school attendance, EHCPs and emotional regulation just to get their child the help they need. That’s why I created my FREE SEND Support Finder. It’s a short questionnaire designed to help you understand what support might be right for your family. Whether that’s a free resource, practical guidance or more personalised help. You don’t need to know what you’re looking for. You just need somewhere to start. ❤️ If this morning felt familiar, I’ve created something that might help. Comment SUPPORT below and I’ll send you the link to my free Support Finder. Or, if you’d rather talk to me directly, WhatsApp me on 07498 389174. Let’s work out what your child needs, rather than simply counting down the days until the next holiday.

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I wonder how many parents said those words this morning. It’s Friday. The end of another school week. And for some families, getting to this point has taken everything they’ve got. The tears before school. The constant reassurance. The tummy aches. The phone calls from teachers. The child who comes home and completely falls apart. And somewhere in the middle of it all, you find yourself counting down. Five more school mornings. Just five. Then half term. Then a chance to breathe. But there’s something I want you to think about this morning. What happens when half term is over? Because for some children, the holidays bring enormous relief. They start sleeping better. They’re laughing again. The meltdowns become less frequent. You begin to recognise the child you remember. And then Sunday evening arrives. The anxiety returns. The tears start. And suddenly, you’re right back where you were. I’ve spent nearly 20 years working in education, and one thing I’ve learnt is that we cannot keep expecting children to return to environments they’re struggling to cope with without understanding what’s causing their distress. Sometimes children need adjustments. Sometimes they need a different approach to learning. Sometimes they need specialist support. And sometimes parents need someone who understands the education system to help them work out what to do. If this sounds familiar, please don’t spend another half term simply hoping things will improve. There are steps you can take. And you don’t have to work them all out yourself. ❤️ I’m Laura, a qualified SENDCo and SEND advocate, and I help families navigate school anxiety, EBSA, autism, ADHD and EHCPs. I’ve created a FREE SEND Support Finder to help you identify what support might be right for your child. Whether that’s a free resource, practical guidance or more personalised support. Comment SUPPORT below and I’ll send you the link privately. Or if you’d prefer to talk about your child’s situation, WhatsApp me on 07498 389174. Because your child deserves more than just surviving until the next school holiday. ❤️

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Everyone's excited for half term. But some SEND parents are dreading it 💔