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There's a difference between minding a young person for the day and actually connecting with them. Holiday care fills the hours. It keeps everyone safe, fed and occupied and there's a place for that, especially when you're juggling work and school holidays at the same time. Genuine connection asks more of a day. It gives a young person space to slow down, get curious about who they are and feel truly seen by the adults around them. At Think Bright Education, we design every p

I recently came across this article showing that enrolments in special assistance schools have surged by 276% between 2016 and 2024 far outpacing mainstream schools. It doesn’t surprise me. So many young people are struggling to engage with a system that often isn’t built for them especially those who are neurodivergent anxious or managing unique learning needs. For me this is personal. I’ve had first-hand experience with my step children navigating school refusal and the d

After 15 years in education, I’m incredibly proud to launch Think Bright Education. Over the years, my journey as an educator and leader has been deeply shaped by both professional and personal experiences. A health scare shifted my perspective on life and wellbeing, while becoming a step-parent opened my eyes to the emotional, social, and academic complexities young people face beyond the classroom. During COVID, I worked closely with students online, supporting them to stay