Is mainstream school the only path—or just the default? For many neurodiverse children, traditional classrooms create more harm than growth. Kim shows us what education can look like when we step outside the box.

Meet Kim, an educator and advocate who supports families choosing alternative education outside the mainstream system. As a parent herself, Kim has navigated the realities of EHCPs, home education, and creating learning environments where her neurodiverse child thrives. She offers practical wisdom, encouragement, and a fresh perspective on what education can (and should) be.

TOPICS DISCUSSED
Why school isn’t right for every child
Alternative learning options in the UK
The role of EHCPs in accessing support
Neurodiverse learners and engagement
Life skills as education (finance, citizenship, etc.)
Redefining success outside mainstream systems
Supporting parents navigating decisions
The power of listening and non-judgment

TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Education isn’t “one size fits all”—alternative paths are valid.
Mental health and happiness must come before academics.
Gaming, hobbies, and nontraditional activities can be true learning.
Parents know their children best—trust your instincts.
Support from family and friends looks like listening, not judging.
Changing the environment—not the child—opens the door to thriving.

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