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Education and SEND Reforms

Recently added - Find out more about the Education and SEND reforms (February 2026).

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Yellow Heat Health Alert

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Yellow Heat Health Alert for the West Midlands from 12pm on 4 July to 8pm on 11 July 2026. These alerts are a reminder for everyone to take extra care during the hot weather and to look out for those who may need additional support. For advice on staying cool, signs of heat exhaustion, swimming safely outdoors, fire safety, and more: Summer wellbeing

ADHD - Information for Family Members of Neurodivergent Children and Young People

Being neurodivergent or having a neurodivergent family member can be positive, but can also be confusing at times, especially when family members don’t understand what is happening for their child or young person.

Sometimes people find it difficult to understand ADHD and how it can affect their family member. Here is a selection of video clips that might help your relatives to develop a better understanding of what it’s like to have ADHD.

 

Amazing Things Project - What is ADHD? (amazingthingshappen.tv) may help to explain more about ADHD.

The ADHD Foundation has a podcast on Neurodiversity: Managing Sibling relationships.

What is ADHD and does my child have it? - BBC Bitesize – short video explaining what ADHD is.

The charity ADHD UK has a collection of videos to help explain more about ADHD.

Last updated: 14/07/2025