Learning difficulties
Fact sheet
Neurodivergence burnout
This factsheet outlines the causes of burnout for neurodivergent people, how to prevent it, and the steps workplaces can take to create safer, more supportive environments. It also provides practical guidance on recovering from burnout, rebuilding energy, and accessing appropriate support to improve wellbeing and long‑term sustainability.
Journal article
What makes a person accessible? Exploring the characteristics of ‘accessible people’ from the perspective of adults with learning disabilities
This study explores how people influence accessibility for individuals with learning disabilities. Co‑researchers with learning disabilities examined the idea of “Accessible People” through discussion and creative activities. The research found that people can enhance or hinder accessibility and identified ten key traits such as openness, friendliness and good communication that help make spaces, activities and...
Report
Breaking the cycle: a blueprint for SEND reform
This report finds current support for children with special educational needs no longer works for the children, their families and the professionals inside and outside education settings. The paper considers the current challenges, the systemic causes and drivers of system failure and sets out a framework of recommendations to guide government reform.
Guide
Early numbers, big ideas: fostering number sense in young children
The paper underlines the importance of developing early number sense in children, with advice and exercises for both parents and teachers. Children's trajectories in mathematics are shaped early and the development of early number sense will reap benefits in later schooling and adult life.
Research Summary
Are children who are known to child protection services more likely to be suspended from school?
This paper reports findings from NSW Child Development Study (CDS) looking at the connection between child protection contact and primary school suspensions and discusses the implications for policy and practice in supporting children who are suspended from school.