Neurodiversity Celebration Week

What is Neurodiversity?

When it comes to inclusion, neurodiversity refers to a world where neurological differences are recognised and respected as all other human variations.

Depending on how our brains are wired we think, move, process information and communicate in different ways. Many people in our community use neurodiversity as an umbrella term to describe alternative thinking styles such as Dyslexia, DCD (Dyspraxia), Dyscalculia, Autism and ADHD. Neurodiversity is about recognising those who think differently.

Approximately 15-20% of population has a neurological difference. When we use the term neurodiversity, we take a balanced view of an individual’s unique strengths and challenges. Many ‘challenges’ neurodivergent people face are more to do with the environment and systems they are placed in, often designed by a majority population. Key policies are available via the school website or on request from the school.

At Sacred Heart School we have been thinking about 'All kinds of minds' and celebrating the different ways that we learn. Children from Nursery through to Y6 have had assemblies focused on Neurodiversity. Children attending Wellbeing Drop-in groups have been thinking about our different minds and Year 3 children created an amazing brain collage! All children have had activities to look at and encourage them to celebrate our neurodiversity. They have enjoyed reading the posters around school which have encouraged conversations and questions.

Please take a moment to look at the links to Neurodiversity week as there is a lot of useful information for parents www.neurodiversityweek.com

There are lots of events and programmes being promoted in the media and online. Sky Sports have a really good programme on the Premier League and Neurodiversity aimed at adults and young people which is a good watch.