We’re continuing our exploration of the neurodivergent experience from all angles, and in this episode we turn to a perspective that sits right at the centre of many young people’s lives: education.
My guest is Laura Hamson, School Improvement Manager for SEND and Inclusion at Hampshire County Council. Laura has oversight of special schools, resource provisions and inclusive practice across Hampshire — giving her a unique, whole-system view of what makes the difference for neurodivergent children in today’s classrooms.
If you’ve listened to earlier episodes with Grant and Jane, you’ll know we’ve been building a rounded picture of the challenges families face. Laura brings another crucial part of that picture: how schools understand neurodivergence, how they support children, and what really helps young people feel they belong.
In this episode, we cover topics including:
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The biggest factors that help neurodivergent children thrive in school.
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How “ordinarily available provision” can transform inclusion for whole classes.
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The importance of communication between schools and parents.
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How attitudes towards different learning needs have changed over the decades.
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What the corporate world can learn from the education sector about inclusion.
To find out more about the work Laura mentions:
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Hampshire Local Offer — https://fish.hants.gov.uk/kb5/hampshire/directory/localoffer.page
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Hampshire Transforming SEND Programme — https://hias-moodle.mylearningapp.com/ (login required for some materials)
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