Life as a SEN mum

What is an EHCP? An EHCP is an Educational Health Care Plan, it is issued by the council to provide support for children who need it. They are not only issued to those with additional needs, but most commonly they are issued to children with disabilities, be that physical or hidden. Are they the holy…

We can all benefit from a fixed routine. If you happen to be autistic, however, this becomes even more important. This is something that I think we are all aware of, but until you find yourself caring for someone with autism (or are autistic yourself) the extent of the affect of a good, solid routine…

I know lots of people still think of museums as “stuffy” or not really great for kids. As someone who has always loved museums I can say that, whilst some might be, this hasn’t really ever been the case, and they are getting so much better. There are museums for just about everything, So whatever…

As you may know, Bolsover castle is one of our favourite places to visit. It has something for everyone and is brilliant for children. Accessibility The cafe, shop and exhibition space are accessible. As are much of the grounds surrounding the castle, and the children’s play area. Some of the grounds are uneven, but we’ve…

If you love history, this is definitely a must visit. If you’re visiting with kids make sure you check their website for free events, like many English Heritage properties they have plenty of events going on during school holidays. For those with access needs there is an exhibition area which is completely accessible as are…

Has anyone else noticed that Easter seems to have become very over commercialised in recent years, and there seems to be an awful lot of pressure put on parents? I suppose this is one of the many problems that come from social media. So many people seem to be treating it very much like Christmas,…

This was the first place I took the kids to when we got our National Trust passes back in 2019. Everything is done with kids in mind. At the moment Sudbury is only open on weekends and during school holidays and you do need to book in advance. There’s plenty of availability, and you can…

This came as a combination of several recipes I’ve tried and loved in the past and decided to mix them together, tweak them slightly and ended up with a perfect breakfast/dessert recipe.

One thing think we are probably all guilty of is wanting to go completely OTT when it comes to kids birthdays. But as with any celebration it can very easily lead to sensory overload for any autistic person. This photo probably sums up exactly what I mean. Admittedly there’s a whole host of other things…

The inspiration for this came from a recipe I tried a while back for chilli cheese fries but using veg as an alternative to potato fries. Using my usual chilli recipe I decided to opt for meat free mince and use turnips as the fries. Comfort food that’s still healthy. Serve with salad and vegan…