As autumn settles in and the air fills with the energy of change — from Halloween excitement to the first whispers of Christmas — October can bring both warmth and weariness. For many learners (and adults), this season stirs big feelings, shifts in routine, and sensory overload from the noise and novelty all around us.

In this month’s newsletter, Sarah shares gentle reflections on how calm, connection, and comfort can help us steady the pace and support every learner to feel safe enough to thrive. Drawing on trauma-informed principles, she explores simple, powerful ways to “pause, notice, and nurture” — building regulation and relationships before learning begins.

It’s a thoughtful read for anyone wanting to bring more calm and connection into their classroom or leadership practice — a reminder that when we slow down, notice the small wins, and nurture safety, learning has space to grow.

September brings fresh routines and plenty of pressure—for teachers and learners alike. This month, Sarah shares insights on setting a purposeful, balanced tone for the term, highlights resources to make reading more accessible, and introduces her latest podcast episode, Cracking the Code – Early Print Concepts and Literacy Readiness. She also spotlights her upcoming speaking engagement at the Nova Education Trust Primary Teaching Conference and showcases her Reading For All course, helping schools build inclusive frameworks that support every learner.

Welcome to the August edition of Sarah’s newsletter.

This month Sarah focuses on how the right technology, used through a Universal Design for Learning lens, can break down barriers and open up opportunities for every learner.

Highlights include:

• Linking the new DfE Writing Framework to SEND, adaptive teaching and assistive tech.

• Preparing for the upcoming National Year of Reading and why literacy matters for all.

• Honouring Jonathan Bryan and the continuing importance of communication for every child.

• Practical tools like Immersive Reader, Book Creator and AI prompt banks to support inclusive classrooms.

• A new course on Adaptive Teaching in Neurodiverse Classrooms plus upcoming events and CPD.

Alongside resources, reflections and training updates, Sarah also shares how one small classroom change can have a big impact on inclusion.

Welcome to the very first edition of my newsletter, and the launch of my brand new website! 

Each month, I’ll be sharing reflections, free resources, and practical ideas to reconnect us, celebrate inclusive practice, and support every learner. 

Expect exciting podcast news, new recorded short CPD to up-skill all, updates on the development of our inclusive literacy frameworks in conjunction with Teach us Too and Nexus, to support every learner, and real ways we can work together to make learning accessible, meaningful, and joyful for all.