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How GCSE Exam Design May Unintentionally Disadvantage Neurodivergent Students

Sarah Kennett

Published on: 13/09/2025

EXAMINE has grabbed my attention this week. The project is asking what many neurodivergent students already know but too few talk about: even when accommodations like extra time are granted, the format of an exam can still stack the odds against certain learners. Imagine multi-part questions, idioms or dense question wording turning fatigue into failure, not challenge into achievement.

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World Suicide Prevention Day: A Teen's Guide to Hope and Support | September 10th

Sarah Kennett

Published on: 10/09/2025

World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10) reminds teens they matter. Find UK crisis resources, warning signs to watch for, and how to support friends. Help is available - your story matters.

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Neurodivergence Support From Community-Led Advocacy to Tech-Aided Conversation

Sarah Kennett

Published on: 07/09/2025

This article explores how UK schools can improve inclusion for ADHD and neurodivergent students through three key pillars: youth-led allyship, early screening, and assistive technology. Highlighting UK initiatives such as Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Adam Dance’s proposed ADHD and dyslexia screening bill, and the government’s assistive tech pilot, it shows how peer support, early detection, and digital tools are reshaping classrooms into more inclusive spaces.

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From Classroom to Courtroom: How Inclusive Support Can Halt a Dark Trajectory

Sarah Kennett

Published on: 03/09/2025

In today’s education and healthcare landscapes, neurodivergent individuals still face pillars—or points of vulnerability—of support. Three new developments—across healthcare, schooling, and justice—show why early, inclusive intervention matters more than ever.

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