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We (almost) all go to school, and there we learn many things. We learn that school is a good thing, and that we have to go to school in order to learn. We learn that without school, we’d get nowhere in life.

These beliefs run deep. The things we learn about ourselves and education at school often stay with us for our whole lives.

Then if you have a child who struggles at school, it can be hard to know what to do. Your child is so unhappy, but everyone tells you they seem fine. You’re told they have to be made to go, but at the same time the distress at home is unmanageable. You think that school is essential, but the cost to your child seems out of proportion.

In these courses and webinars about school, Naomi talks about why school can be hard, and why some children are traumatised or burnt out by their time at school. She’ll talk about how parents can help their children to learn and thrive, whether or not they are at school.

Courses on School

Navigating the SEN Tribunal process

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RECORDED COURSE 1 hour 23 mins £20 (half price)

Are you a parent navigating the complexities of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Tribunal process? Parents say it ranks as one of their most stressful life events. This course is designed specifically to guide parents through the challenging journey. Whether you're new to the process or seeking to deepen your understanding, this mini-course by Dr Abigail Fisher (Educational Psychologist) will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to advocate effectively for your child's educational needs.

Dr Abigail Fisher  SEN, School5-11 yrs, 11-19 yrsParents

Taking Control of Your EHCP Annual Review

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RECORDED COURSE 60 mins £20 (half price)

Dr Abigail Fisher, Educational Psychologist, will help you navigate your child’s EHCP Annual Review with confidence. You’ve got the EHCP in place, but it’s only the start of the process.   She describes what should happen and when, what the legal process is and what your rights are. She will share ideas about how to make the process as useful as possible, to help ensure your child is well supported and their needs are met.

Dr Abigail Fisher  EHCPs, School5-11 yrs, 11-19 yrsParents

Burnt Out by School?

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RECORDED COURSE 1 hour 40 mins £20 (half price)

Things have gone wrong at school for your teenager, and now it’s like they have nothing left.  They have lost their sense of what made life worth living.  You don’t know how to help, and sometimes it seems like whatever you do makes things worse. Naomi will explain how burnout happens and what the process of recovery looks like.

After School: Helping Your Autistic Child Move On from School Trauma

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RECORDED COURSE 2 hours 8 mins £20 (half price)

In this mini course Naomi will talk about school trauma, how it occurs, what makes it worse and how parents can help. You'll leave with a new understanding of what has gone on for your child, why they are still affected by the past, and some ideas of what to do. This course will combine psychological theory with practical strategies and ideas.

Helping Autistic Children With School

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RECORDED COURSE 1 hour 29 mins £20 (half price)

Is your autistic child having problems at school? Naomi offers ways to think about the issues, and tools and strategies which will help you make changes for your child.  

Dr Naomi Fisher  Autism, School5-11 yrs, 11-19 yrsParents

My Child Is Not Fine At School

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RECORDED COURSE 1 hour 46 mins £20 (half price)

Your child isn’t happy at school. They are protesting in the mornings, or having meltdowns in the afternoons. They tell you that they don’t want to go, and you feel torn between them and the school. School are telling you that the answer is to keep pushing, as you don’t want to reinforce avoidance or behaviour. It’s starting to dominate everything about your family life, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better.

Do we need an EHCP? If we do, what do we do now?

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RECORDED COURSE 57 mins £20 (half price)

This course by Dr Abigail Fisher helps parents struggling with anxiety and misinformation about the EHCP process. It enables parents to make sense of this process and understand more about what you can do to influence it. It covers 4 main areas:   (1) Why do you need an EHCP? (2) What's the process (3) Essential tips on getting a useful plan (4) Look at some reports and tips on drafting a plan

Dr Abigail Fisher  EHCPs, School5-11 yrs, 11-19 yrsParents

We don't have an EHCP - what can we expect from school?

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RECORDED COURSE 1 hour 7 mins £20 (half price)

In this mini-course, Dr Abigail Fisher, educational psychologist, delves into effective strategies for working hand-in-hand with school to support your child's unique needs. This course will give you insight into what's possible and help foster a positive and collaborative relationship with your child's school.

Dr Abigail Fisher  EHCPs, School5-11 yrs, 11-19 yrsParents

Finding Your Way Through the EHCP Jungle

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RECORDED COURSE 1 hour 26 mins £15 (half price)

In this webinar recording, Dr Abigail Fisher (Ed. Psych. and qualitifed teacher) and Eliza Fricker (illustrator, author and parent who has been there) discuss the EHCP process from the parents’ perspective. It’s illustrated throughout with Eliza’s brilliant cartoons.

Dr Abigail Fisher,  Eliza Fricker  EHCPs, School5-11 yrs, 11-19 yrsParents

Thriving After School Breakdown: An Illustrated Talk

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RECORDED COURSE 1 hour 36 mins £15 (half price)

Eliza and Naomi talk about the process which parents go through when school stops. How can parents move forward in a positive way and plan an alternative future for themselves and their children? 

Dr Naomi Fisher,  Eliza Fricker  School5-11 yrs, 11-19 yrsParents

Helping Your Autistic Child with Starting School

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RECORDED COURSE £20 (half price)

Dr Abigail Fisher, Educational Psychologist, talks from her experience both as an early years psychologist and as a Reception teacher. She shares ideas for how you can help and explains how school can support them.

Dr Abigail Fisher  Autism, School5-11 yrsParents

All 10 in The Art Of Low Demand Parenting series

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RECORDED COURSE 22 hours 30 mins (approx) £90 (half price)

This bundle gives you all 10 webinar recordings from Activate Your Parenting through to What About Me? They are updated when new low demand parenting webinars are hosted. Recordings are available to watch for 12 months after purchase.

Dr Naomi Fisher,  Eliza Fricker  Low Demand Parenting, School, Screens5-11 yrs, 11-19 yrsParents

6-10 in The Art Of Low Demand Parenting series

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RECORDED COURSE 7 hours 30 mins £50 (half price)

This bundle gives you the second 5 webinar recordings in the Low Demand Parenting series. It contains: 6. Other People 7. Screens 8. School 9. The Future 10. What About Me? They are updated when new low demand parenting webinars are hosted. Recordings are available to watch for 12 months after purchase.

Dr Naomi Fisher,  Eliza Fricker  Low Demand Parenting, School, Screens5-11 yrs, 11-19 yrsParents

The Art of Low Demand Parenting: School

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RECORDED COURSE 1 hour 30 mins £15 (half price)

How can you be low demand parents, whilst your child goes to school? What can you do to take the pressure off and give them the space to thrive? That's what we'll be discussing in this new webinar.

Dr Naomi Fisher,  Eliza Fricker  Low Demand Parenting, School5-11 yrs, 11-19 yrsParents

Books on School

A Different Way to Learn Neurodiversity and Self-Directed Education

A Different Way to Learn
BOOK Paperback, E-Book Published on June 21, 2023

If you are a parent worrying whether self-directed education will work for your child, because you have been told that they have special needs which can only be met in the school system - think again. Neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently to many of their peers. Standard educational systems often fail to adapt to their unique strengths and ways of learning. School, and even the act of learning, can become a source of great anxiety and trauma. Self-directed education offers an alternative to traditional schools that can help neurodivergent children develop at their own pace and thrive.

Dr Naomi Fisher,  Eliza Fricker  Neurodiversity, Demand Avoidance, SchoolParents, Professionals

Changing Our Minds How children can take control of their own learning

Changing Our Minds
BOOK Paperback, E-Book, Audiobook Published on February 4, 2021

Children are born full of curiosity, eager to participate in the world. They learn as they live, with enthusiasm and joy. Then we send them to school. We stop them from playing and actively exploring their interests, telling them it's more important to sit still and listen. The result is that for many children, their motivation to learn drops dramatically. The joy of the early years is replaced with apathy and anxiety.

Dr Naomi Fisher  School, AnxietyParents

Latest blog posts on School

21 Oct

Behaviour is part of a complex system If we don't understand that, then things can go badly wrong

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BLOG POST 21 Oct 2024

The moment we talk about changing children’s behaviour without considering the context of that behaviour, we are doomed to failure. We will put in place ever harsher consequences, and they will work less and less well.

21 Oct

Behaviour is part of a complex system If we don't understand that, then things can go badly wrong

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BLOG POST 21 Oct 2024

The moment we talk about changing children’s behaviour without considering the context of that behaviour, we are doomed to failure. We will put in place ever harsher consequences, and they will work less and less well.

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