The Friendly SEND Advisor for Children's Activity Providers
Do you feel unsure or overwhelmed when it comes to supporting children with SEND?
You might be wondering:
How can I adapt my sessions to meet the sensory and emotional needs of children with SEND?
How do I communicate with parents and build trust?
What are my legal responsibilities when it comes to SEND Law?
How can I ensure that my activities are inclusive and accessible to all children?
Without the right tools and understanding, children with SEND can feel left out, frustrated, or unable to fully participate. This can not only impact their confidence and emotional well-being but also affect your ability to grow your business by meeting the needs of all children.
How can I help you?
I offer tailored solutions designed to help children's activity providers, tutors, and educators overcome these challenges in the form of 1:1 support calls, bespoke franchise training. I also have a CPD Accredited Training and a monthly support membership.
Whether you need practical advice, personalised support for specific children, or further understanding on SEND law and inclusive practices, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
What activity providers say about my training...
'Thank you Nicole for a wonderful session. It was very informative and has given me lots of ideas.'
'It was amazing, full of information but not too overwhelming, feels totally accessible and user friendly!'
'Great insightful training - it was really interesting and valuable not just for teaching Tappy Toes but for generally understanding others, both children and adults.'
'Excellent level of new knowledge learnt, really easy to follow along with and the language was very understandable. Nicole was super friendly and I felt we could ask any questions.'
Hi, I'm Nicole Bateman aka The Friendly SEND Advisor, and I’m here to help you ensure that every child in your care feels supported, understood, and able to thrive.
As a late diagnosed ADHDer, former teacher, SEND advocate, and a parent of an autistic child with epilepsy, I have both lived and professional experience in the education sector and know what parents of children with SEND are looking for in an activity.
My mission is to empower children’s activity providers, tutors, and educators like you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to create inclusive environments where all children can succeed.
My Services Include:
The Adapt and Include SEND Conference
Join us on Saturday 20th September, by the sea,
for a one-day event designed for children's activity providers and tutors to equip you with practical strategies, expert insights, and hands-on workshops to make your activities inclusive and accessible for all children.
CPD Certified Course
Gain valuable knowledge about neurodivergent brains, sensory needs, SEND Law, and practical strategies for inclusivity through our CPD Certified course. Upon completion, you’ll earn CPD Points and an official Certificate demonstrating your expertise in supporting all children and helping your business grow.
SEND Inclusive Activity Hub
The SEND Inclusive Activity Hub is a monthly membership that gives children’s activity providers practical tools, expert guidance (from guests and myself) and ongoing support to run truly inclusive sessions for only £15/month.
Optional add-on of Whatsapp Wednesday available.
Connect with me on Instagram to meet my mascot and find out more about The SEED Framework
@thefriendlysendadvisor
Hi, I'm Nicole Bateman aka The Friendly SEND Advisor, and I’m here to help you ensure that every child in your care
feels supported, understood, and able to thrive
.
As a former teacher, SEND advocate, and a parent of a neurodivergent child with epilepsy, I’ve experienced first hand the challenges and wonderful moments that come with supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
My mission is to
empower children’s activity providers, tutors, and educators like you
with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to create inclusive environments where all children can succeed.