Championing SEND
An individual who has gone above and beyond for you and your family. This could be someone who works with your child at school, a mentor who has encouraged you and your family to try something new, or someone who has made something possible which seemed hopeless before. Shine a spotlight on that person! This is your chance to say a big thank you.
Alice Marshment
Alice set up SEND advocacy to use her professional
expertise and personal experience to support
families in removing barriers to education for
children and young people with SEND. ‘She is truly
a breath of fresh air and has approached attending
our sessions in such a positive and supportive way.
You can tell that Alice really cares about helping.’
Ellie Biggs
‘During lockdown, she was prepared to move in
if necessary to form our own bubble as she was
also classed as vulnerable. She provides care for
six individuals and I am sure each of their families
would agree with my characterisation of her. She is
in demand from other families but just has not got
the time to take on any more.’
The Special Lioness
The Special Lioness is passionate about creating
memories, an issue that touches many lives,
particularly those living with life-limiting
conditions. Access, health and cost play a huge
part in families being unable to have days out and
activities, so The Special Lioness creates events and
experiences that the whole family can participate
in, ensuring the day is bespoke, fun and engaging
to encourage these perfectly precious children
to thrive, develop and feel safe and welcome to
explore the world around them.
Tigger Pritchard
Tigger is a fantastic neurodivergent individual who
promotes positive neurodivergent acceptance,
particularly for autism and PDA, but also the wider
SEND community being a Makaton Tutor with
over 30 years’ experience. ‘He delivers training to
a wide range of schools, workplaces and parent,
always with a fantastic inclusive energy and warmth
than one cannot help being drawn into.’ Tigger
constantly offers free support and advice to parents
struggling with schools, providing advocacy and
education on their behalf.