Neurodiversity-Affirming Learning, Training & Consultancy
Working with children, young people, families and professionals to build understanding, confidence and better access to learning and support.
Welcome to Nformed Consulting
I’m Neurodivergent myself, I’m a parent of Neurodivergent children, and my professional background is in education, SEND, advocacy and training.
I chose the name NFORMED quite deliberately. I wanted something that represented being formed by Neurodivergent people and lived experience, but also something that could inform – helping people understand what we experience, what we may need and what can help.
What began with a stronger focus on autism, PDA and advocacy has grown over time. NFORMED now brings together learning, training, consultancy and advocacy.
One thing that runs through all of it is that I don’t want to reduce people to “behaviours” or diagnoses – as we are so much more than this and what others may see from the outside.
I want to understand the person in front of me – what matters to them, what they enjoy, what they find difficult, what might be getting in the way and what could actually help.
For me, good support begins with relationships, curiosity, listening and being willing to adapt.
I’m available to work with children and young people, parents and carers, and professionals in a variety of ways.
My perspective comes from several different places, so I often find myself looking at things from more than one angle – while still recognising that everybody’s experience is different and that I’m always learning.
I can support people who are beginning to explore neurodivergence, families following identification or diagnosis, children who need help accessing learning, and professionals who want to understand and support Neurodivergent people more effectively.
Nformed Learning & Mentoring
I offer specialist tuition, mentoring and learning support for children and young people, particularly those who may need a more flexible or relationship-led approach.
Some children are ready to begin with formal learning straight away. Others need time to build trust, confidence and a relationship with a new adult first.
Mentoring can provide that space. It might involve talking, gaming, creativity, storytelling, music, shared interests or simply spending time getting to know one another without academic pressure.
For some young people, mentoring may be valuable in its own right. For others, it can provide a gentle bridge towards learning, working with a tutor, or eventually feeling able to engage with a new provision or professional.
We can start wherever they are.
Nformed Training
I develop and deliver training around PDA, autism, SEND and neurodivergence for parents, professionals, schools, tutors and other organisations.
My training draws on professional knowledge, lived experience and many years of working with and alongside Neurodivergent children, adults and families.
I want people to leave my training not just knowing more, but thinking differently about the person in front of them.
Nformed Consultancy & Advocacy
I work with parents, professionals, schools, provisions and organisations around SEND and neurodivergence.
This might mean helping a parent make sense of what is happening for their child, thinking through reasonable adjustments and support, reviewing practice or resources, or helping professionals to look again at something that perhaps isn’t working.
I can also provide advocacy and support to families navigating education and SEND systems.
Understanding PDA
PDA has been a significant part of my work for many years and remains one of my main areas of interest and expertise.
I am a former PDA Society trainer and an author in this area, and I am continuing to develop PDA training, webinars, resources and courses for both families and professionals.
Books & Resources
I also write and create resources around Neurodivergence, SEND and education.
My published work includes Understanding PDA: For Kids & Grown Ups, with further books, recorded resources and learning materials in development.
Get in Touch
If you are looking for support for a child or young person, interested in training, or think I may be able to help with a SEND or neurodiversity-related project, you are very welcome to get in touch.