I’m Benedicte, founder of Tugboat, but first and foremost mother to three amazing young adults with additional needs. Here, you’ll find news of what I’m up to, how I hope Tugboat can help you, and the occasional thought that occurs to me!
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Why I choose hope…
Tomorrow, the government is releasing a white paper that will lay out its plans for supporting children with special educational needs (among other things). This is a long-awaited paper that follows weeks and months of uncertainty, delay, and what can only be described as propaganda and consultation by media. Those of us with disabled children…
The Cost of asking for help
A very long time ago, once upon a time, in the depths of the fog of the great long past, I was a young mother. I had two little children who were growing up and learning and causing the usual havoc that toddlers do. We lived in the beautiful bubble of home that so many…
Why Legal Rights Matter: Protecting Children with SEND
A New Year brings reflection. My three children, all with SEND, have grown into young adults thanks to the legal protections of their EHCPs. One child might not have survived without early support, another recovered from trauma because of a tailored school placement. These are not just policies—they are lifelines. Threats to these rights put…
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