In my primary role with TWFRS I don't spend much time teaching. I am in a unique role, where I am a manager with no employees working for me. My reason for enrolling on the course, beyond gaining a further understanding of how we deliver training, was because my 10-year-old son has fairly recently been diagnosed with Dyspraxia (DCD). I was keen to develop my understanding of dyspraxia, all areas of neurodiversity, and learn how reasonable accommodations can improve performance/interaction, both in the workplace and through life.

The training will help me as both a father, in the home, and a manager, in the workplace. I have furthered my understanding of neurodiverse needs, and my empathetic approach. I now see the benefits of adapting the ways we work to bring out the potential in others. Everyone is entitled to the same opportunities in life.

In my opinion, our Fire Service is making real worthwhile positive steps towards neurodiversity. Empowering our instructing staff to delivery quality training to all recruits and current employees, regardless of their individual needs. Through reasonable accommodations and an understanding approach, we can now support and bring the best out of our neurodiverse employees.

I believe the Service can further improve beyond the work/training that has already been done. I would recommend that the training course is provided not just to instructor staff, but to Station based Supervisory managers. This will ensure that our neurodiverse recruits’ needs continue to be met beyond the initial recruits course.

A thoroughly enjoyable training course, delivered by a vibrant, enthusiastic, but most importantly, knowledgeable trainer. I would not hesitate to advise others to undergo this training course.

I first came across Neurodiverselife on [social media] and I instantly appreciated how plainly Chantelle spoke. There was no pretence or jargon - just a simple explanation… They have a well rounded approach that encompasses everything a neurodiverse person may need to navigate life by offering coaching, nutritional support, and holistic approaches through the combined knowledge of an extremely talented team.

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Chantelle to deliver some INSET training to a collaboration of SENCOs, Teaching Assistants and SEN staff in the Fareham/Gosport School Cluster.

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We expected it to be good quality and we were not disappointed! Chantelle interweaves pedagogy, expert knowledge and research into her high energy presentation style. Before her presentation I believed my understanding of ADHD (as a neuro-typical person) was quite good. However, Chantelle opened my eyes to a level of understanding which went above and beyond.

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All of my colleagues were struck by the passion and knowledge that Chantelle brought to the training.

My only negative is that I wish MORE colleagues could have been present to share the learning journey that we had.

Chantelle’s knowledge and insight provided all colleagues involved with educational food for thought, from the policy writers and senior school leaders to the ‘boots on the ground’ teaching assistants. Chantelle’s ability to make people think can help shape real change in schools. I would strongly recommend her training to any school, irrespective of their cohort, age and make-up of students.

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Thank you!