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Despite years of policy reform, well‑intentioned strategies and passionate professionals, inclusion in education is still not working as well as it should. For many neurodivergent children and young people, the system continues to be something they must survive rather than thrive within. The consequences of this failure are profound, often affecting mental health, self‑esteem, educational outcomes and long‑term life chances.

At Collectively Diverse, we’re always looking for ways to make sure our work reflects our values: inclusion, accessibility, and quality. Rather than tearing things down and starting over, we’ve tweaked and polished our brand so that it’s more accessible, more engaging, and still unmistakably “us.”

Tonight on BBC 5 Live Sport, Katie Smith presented Wired for Sport, a compelling deep dive into neurodiversity in elite athletes. The programme featured candid interviews with footballer Lucy Bronze and tennis player Jenson Brooksby, opening up long overdue conversations in sport and society alike.

Young people’s mental health has never been more topical.

Research shows that neurodivergent people are disproportionately represented in two places: prisons and entrepreneurial success stories.

Education, like many things, moves through trends and fads.

At Collectively Diverse, we often talk about the importance of fostering inclusion, sharing knowledge, and creating meaningful connections.

Recently, I had the privilege of speaking on Radio 5 Live about the Education Committee’s new inquiry into the crisis in special...