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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Loopholes in the law…
There is cohort of children with special educational needs and disabilities that is increasing in visibility. These are highly sensitive children, often with neuro-developmental differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other such diagnoses, who are being traumatised by the current mainstream school environment. The ongoing trauma they experience as a result of an overwhelming…
Spotlight: Kids Critters – Animal-Assisted Therapy and Education
Tiffany is one of the world’s best humans. A beaming smile, enthusiasm and energy that buoys you into her world and a profound understanding of what it is to find everything overwhelming, she will welcome you and your little (or bigger) person into a magical world of critters large and small. She is the founder…
2026: are we heading backwards in SEND law?
SEND Consultation Response 1. We want children, young people and their families to be involved in making better, evidence‑based decisions about SEND, both in their local area and across the country. How can we make sure children, young people and their families have a genuine say in these decisions? While I welcome the sentence in…
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At Tugboat, we want to help you find practical ways to live life family first, disability second…