What happens when a parent is made to believe their child is the problem?
In this powerful episode of Thick No More, I sit down with bestselling author, SEND advocate and campaigner Heidi Mavir to talk about the reality facing thousands of families across the UK.
We discuss why so many parents are left feeling like they've failed, why children are being labelled instead of supported, and why Heidi believes the education system is failing some of the very children it was designed to help.
From school refusal and mental health struggles to SEND reforms, class sizes and the future of education, this is an honest and emotional conversation that every parent, teacher and policymaker should hear.
Heidi also shares the deeply personal story behind her bestselling book, Your Child Is Not Broken, and explains why so many families need to hear that message right now.
Topics covered:
• School avoidance and emotionally based school non-attendance
• Autism, ADHD and neurodiversity
• Why parents blame themselves
• SEND support in UK schools
• Mental health and family wellbeing
• School reform and government policy
• The future of education
• Why community matters for struggling families
If you're a parent fighting for support, a teacher trying to make a difference, or someone who has ever felt labelled, judged or misunderstood, this episode is for you.
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