Barriers to Education Ideas Bank by Spectrum Gaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank Ideas submitted by young people, parent carers and professionals at https://barrierstoeducation.co.uk/warmth-in-practice/ en-us 2025-08-20 13:21:07 UTC 2025-10-06 18:15:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Having a Flexible Uniform Policy spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549013653 2025-08-20 13:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549013653 Self Determination Theory spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549017894 2025-08-20 13:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549017894 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549020056 2025-08-20 13:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549020056 Environmental/Sensory Audits spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549020925 2025-08-20 13:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549020925 Having flexible hours/start times spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549021290 2025-08-20 13:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549021290 Beacon House Resources spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549022893 2025-08-20 13:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549022893 PACE spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549028604 2025-08-20 13:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549028604 Key/Trusted Adults spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549031922 2025-08-20 14:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549031922 Trauma Informed Practice spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549032323 2025-08-20 14:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549032323 Meaningful socialising spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549032925 2025-08-20 14:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549032925 Understanding Polyvagal Theory spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549033513 2025-08-20 14:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549033513 SALT/OT Input spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549034552 2025-08-20 14:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3549034552 Anna Freud Resources spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551984336 2025-08-22 19:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551984336 Understanding of Neurodiversity & Neurodivergence spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551989634 2025-08-22 20:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551989634 Being mindful about language used with young people, i.e. rather than 'why are you late?' asking, 'Are you ok today?' spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551990529 2025-08-22 20:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551990529 Supervision for staff. Regulated staff - regulated students spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551992108 2025-08-22 20:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551992108 Self-compassion spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551992503 2025-08-22 20:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551992503 Movement breaks and wellbeing passes spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551992739 2025-08-22 20:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551992739 NeuroWild Resources spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551993250 2025-08-22 20:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551993250 Collaborative problem solving spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551993687 2025-08-22 20:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551993687 Differences being celebrated spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551993807 2025-08-22 20:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551993807 Strengths-based approach to teaching and learning spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551993981 2025-08-22 20:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551993981 Double Empathy Problem spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551994708 2025-08-22 20:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551994708 Relational approaches, fostering a sense of belonging spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551995696 2025-08-22 20:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551995696 Low demand approach spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551999265 2025-08-22 20:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551999265 Listening and advocating for the needs of young people. This then leading to visible action and review together how things are progressing spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551999885 2025-08-22 20:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3551999885 Acknowledging how the YP is feeling and that they've been heard spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552000255 2025-08-22 20:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552000255 Anti-Behaviourism Behaviour Policy spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552001110 2025-08-22 20:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552001110 PACE spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552001735 2025-08-22 20:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552001735 spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552002788 2025-08-22 20:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552002788 WING - I'm wondering, I imagine, I notice, I'm guessing... spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552003326 2025-08-22 20:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552003326 Building relationship through alternative means- non face to face contact can help spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552004605 2025-08-22 20:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552004605 Building trust with students so they will be honest. Also admitting if you yourself have made a mistake spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552005222 2025-08-22 20:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552005222 Regulate- relate- reason- repair approach with young people (and adults) in school spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552005354 2025-08-22 20:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552005354 Having a champion/ key person/ trusted adult in school that a young person or their parent can go to spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552005840 2025-08-22 20:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552005840 Having 'positive unconditional regard' spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552006094 2025-08-22 20:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552006094 Building relationships through fun and interests that the young person has. Believing how the person is feeling and showing understanding. spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552006525 2025-08-22 20:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552006525 Equal collaboration. spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552007953 2025-08-22 20:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552007953 Involvement of parent support groups reps in meetings - Contact, sendiass and parent carer forum spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552008257 2025-08-22 20:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552008257 Developing partnerships in health and LA to ensure consistency in understanding and approach spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552009032 2025-08-22 20:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552009032 We have made a 'family room' to meet with parents in school - sofas, soft lights, tea, coffee, etc to show we want to talk not judge. spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552009582 2025-08-22 20:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552009582 Meetings/ communication in a way that feels supportive and comfortable for families and the youngsters spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552010389 2025-08-22 20:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552010389 Flexibility is HUGE spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552010561 2025-08-22 20:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552010561 listen to parents about issues we see at home= kids mask at school and don't show their problems to teachers spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552011251 2025-08-22 20:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552011251 Believe the child about how they feel - validate their response. Look at need not diagnosis spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552011777 2025-08-22 20:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552011777 Learning about and understanding masking spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552012774 2025-08-22 20:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552012774 spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552013030 2025-08-22 20:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552013030 Stressors add up and multiply. There can be more than one barrier or stressor. spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552013355 2025-08-22 20:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552013355 so important that the young person is heard, allowing for different communication ability. Allowing for technology to be used, txting in meetings or emails, ensures voices are heard. spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552013634 2025-08-22 20:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552013634 Peer Support groups for parents spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552015509 2025-08-22 20:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552015509 support for parents in schools i.e., networks, info giving, opps to ask questions / discuss concerns spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552017656 2025-08-22 20:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552017656 We developed our own in-house multi-agency 'team around the family' approach (young people, parents, TAs, family support staff). Our head prioritised a lot of the budget for it - it was amazing! spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552018019 2025-08-22 20:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552018019 Introduce parents to local support groups - helps battle isolation, may lead to friendships (for parents and children), sources of info & support spectrumgaming https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552018532 2025-08-22 21:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/spectrumgaming/B2EIdeasBank/wish/3552018532