Neurodivergence

For many teachers and students, the end of term is supposed to be a relief, a long exhale after the relentless pace of school life. But for some of us, the start of the holidays brings something very different: unease, restlessness, even a subtle sense of loss.

The Nudge Curriculum is a behavioural science-informed approach to teaching and learning that leverages small, intentional design features—nudges—to support executive functioning, personal effectiveness, and academic agility. Rather than overhauling what we teach, it enhances how students interact with their learning environment. It’s about designing for success, using the principles of behavioural economics to make desirable behaviours easier to start, sustain, and succeed a

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In classrooms shaped by rigid routines and a one-size-fits-all approach, neurodivergent students often find themselves struggling not because they lack ability, but because the system wasn’t built with their needs in mind. Coaching offers an alternative lens; one rooted in empathy, autonomy, and growth. It shifts the focus from “fixing behaviour” to fostering self-understanding and self-efficacy.

Being a Head of Department is a role that demands clarity of vision, strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and day-to-day...

For neurodivergent students, particularly those with ADHD, autism, or sensory processing differences, sustaining cognitive engagement can feel like trying to tune into a radio station that keeps drifting in and out of signal. But with the right environmental cues and behavioural strategies, we can strengthen that signal. And we don’t need sweeping reforms, just intentional, well-timed micro-interventions rooted in behavioural science.

Moving Beyond Deficit Models in Support Systems for Students In educational settings, neurodivergent students are too often viewed...