Awesome Archie's Journey from Mainstream to Specialist Education with Archie Clapcott

I'm excited to share our latest podcast episode featuring our youngest guest, 16-year-old Archie Clapcott. Archie travelled to our studio to discuss his journey from mainstream education to a specialist setting. As an autistic individual with ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome, he offers a unique perspective that we can all learn from. I was really taken aback hearing how much Archie’s physical well-being improved as a result of lockdown. This highlights the significant impact that educational environments have on both the physical and mental health of students. It's a powerful reminder of the need for educators to foster inclusive spaces where every child feels safe and valued. “How I behaved was notably different to everyone else and it was fairly harmful to my mental health because I felt like I was always being stared at and judged.” Archie Clapcott Listen to hear Archie’s valuable advice for teachers, parents and neurodiverse children. View all podcasts available or visit our SENDcast sessions shop!   About Archie & Rebecca Clapcott Awesome Archie is a neuro affirming non profit founded by a Mum and Son team. Since March of 2020 Awesome Archie NP have written 5 books that are donated to local schools and currently being used by the University Hospitals Dorset charity to both advocate and educate. With 16 years of lived Autism experience as a parent, years of 1:1 experience, then a late awakening into her own neurotype, Rebecca is proud to share what she’s learnt . Archie being Autistic, having ADHD and Tourette syndrome gives the non profit a real life insight into the challenges faced by so many.   Contact Rebecca & Archie https://www.awesomearchie.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/3650909864922453/ https://www.instagram.com/awesome_archie_official?igsh=cHl2a2R6azVpZHY0 https://x.com/ClipJane [email protected]   Useful Links Awesome Archie Books   B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – [email protected]  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe   The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.