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Harriet: Journey with Earley Springs | Opening a SEND School

Episode Summary

We sit down with Harriet, an inspiring educator πŸ‘©β€πŸ« and founder of Earley Springs 🌱, a brand new independent SEND school. From her 20+ years in education πŸ“š to her personal journey with her nephew Lenny πŸ’œ, Harriet shares how family, passion, and experience shaped her vision for a school that truly puts children and families first πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§. ✨ We talk about: 🌿 The story behind the name Earley Springs 🏫 Why mainstream schools don’t always work for neurodiverse children βš–οΈ Balancing national curriculum with play-based learning πŸ“‘ The challenges parents face with EHCPs and SEND provision πŸ€— Creating a safe, supportive environment where children can thrive If you’re a parent, educator, or simply passionate about SEND πŸ’‘, this conversation will give you hope, ideas, and a look at what’s possible when schools are built with love ❀️. πŸ”— Follow Harriet’s journey on Instagram: @earleysprings #SEND #SENDschool #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #ParentSupport #EducationForAll #NeurodiverseKids #EHCP #SpecialEducation #PlayBasedLearning #AutismAwareness #ADHDAwareness #NeurodiverseFamilies #SENDprovision #InclusionEducation #IndependentSchool πŸŒ±πŸ’œπŸ“š