Cerebra

04/09/2026

Authored by Dr Dimitra Hartas and Dr Samantha Flynn, SELCS, University of Warwick; Matthew Carr and John Furlong, Cerebra, this policy brief makes recommendations to support the delivery and implementation of reform to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system in England, following the government White Paper Every child achieving and thriving. These recommendations will ensure meaningful investment for children, families, and schools and reducing systems-generated trauma.
https://buff.ly/Iyvd3eO

03/09/2026

Register now, FREE webinar - Introduction to using mindfulness flexibly for family caregivers of children and young people with an intellectual or developmental disability. Join us for this FREE lunchtime webinar to learn about neuro-affirming mindfulness techniques you can use flexibly day-to-day to support your wellbeing. Monday 14th September, 1pm-2.30pm UK time (8.00am-9.30am EDT, Toronto). Register here: https://buff.ly/jQYavdq

02/09/2026

Our latest Impact Report has just been published. Together, we helped children go further — with more joy, more inclusion and more possibility than ever before.
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01/09/2026

This week's is 'Why do I have to go to bed?' an Usborne lift-the-flap book in the 'Very First Questions and Answers' series. The perfect tool to aid that daily challenge of bedtime! This book explains the dos and don'ts for a good night's sleep.
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28/08/2026

Contact - For families with disabled children has put together a great checklist to help you get ready for the new term: https://buff.ly/jmHrcpX

We've put together this back-to-school checklist for families across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

27/08/2026

Register now, FREE webinar - Introduction to using mindfulness flexibly for family caregivers of children and young people with an intellectual or developmental disability. Join us for this FREE lunchtime webinar to learn about neuro-affirming mindfulness techniques you can use flexibly day-to-day to support your wellbeing. Monday 14th September, 1pm-2.30pm UK time (8.00am-9.30am EDT, Toronto). Register here: https://buff.ly/z6ucgDA

26/08/2026

We’re in the customer vote for a Tesco Fruit & Veg grant. It’s a scheme which gives community projects like ours grants of up to £1,500. Tesco customers will be able to vote in the Carmarthen store from now until the end of November to decide how much funding we get, so please support us next time you pop in! https://buff.ly/G9WTIwH

25/08/2026

Our brand new shop has lots of cool and fun gadgets like Flexzi 1!

Flexzi is an adjustable support system for items like buddy buttons, mobile phones, remote controls and sat-navs. It is made from a single strand of flexible plastic segments that allows perfect positioning of your devices. Flexzi 1 is available in a lightweight and robust eco-clamp or a heavy-duty clamp base.

Get yours here: https://buff.ly/wYfQg3v

25/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to enter our switch adapted Peppa Pig bubble machine giveaway!

The lucky winner is...

Congratulations! Drop us a DM with your postal address and we will arrange delivery of your prize 😁

We have lots of similar toys available to purchase from our new adapted toy shop. Go check it out! https://cerebra-shop.org.uk/

24/08/2026

This week's is 'The Parent's Guide to SEND' by Gary Aubin. It guides parents through situations at home, from settling at bedtime and understanding instructions to navigating the school and the SEND system.
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