What we offer
Training for schools, parents, and other professionals
Teacher advice sessions to discuss current situations and challenges
Parent and carer support, including cafés and information sessions designed for parents and carers of children and young people with ADHD
ADHD advice line available to parents, carers, and any professionals supporting young people with ADHD or ADHD-related needs in Cornwall
The ADHD in Schools Team supports children and young people aged 4 to 16 in Cornwall who have an ADHD diagnosis or ADHD-related needs and experiences. We work alongside schools, families, and partner services to support:
inclusion
participation
wellbeing and successful engagement with learning
Our approach is neuro-affirming, strengths-based and tailored to the individual needs of each child and young person.
The team includes an ADHD Advisor and ADHD Support Worker, with access to consultation from Educational Psychology and other specialist services.
Our aim is to help children and young people with ADHD thrive in school, at home, and within their communities by working collaboratively with the adults who support them.
For Schools
Training
We offer centralised training for schools and partner services on a range of ADHD-related topics. We can also provide bespoke training tailored to individual settings and needs.
Topics include:
Understanding ADHD
AuDHD – when autism and ADHD overlap
Executive functioning and organisation
Structure, routine and predictability in the classroom
Impacts of demands and demand-related responses
Sensory processing and regulation
Understanding behaviour through a neuro-affirming lens
Practical classroom adjustments and supports
Teacher advice sessions
Opportunities for staff to discuss situations, explore practical strategies, and consider possible next steps without the need for a formal referral.
For Parents and Carers
Parent and Carer support
We offer a range of support for parents and carers to help develop an understanding of ADHD and practical strategies that can be used at home, in school, and within everyday family life.
Our support is delivered in a neuro-affirming way, recognising ADHD as a form of neurodiversity and focusing on strengths, individual needs, and wellbeing.
ADHD information sessions
Group-based sessions for parents and carers of children and young people with ADHD.
These sessions provide an opportunity to:
Learn about ADHD and how it may affect daily life
Explore strengths and challenges commonly associated with ADHD
Gain practical strategies to support your child at home and in school
Connect with other parents and carers who may have similar experiences
Discuss and explore practical solutions to concerns affecting your child or family
Parent and carer cafés
Parent and carer cafés provide an informal opportunity to meet other parents and carers, share experiences, exchange practical ideas and access information in a supportive environment.
Share experiences with other families
Discuss challenges and successes
Access guidance and signposting
Build supportive connections within their local community
For Everyone Supporting a Child or Young Person with ADHD or related needs
ADHD in Schools Team Advice Line
We offer a weekly advice line for anyone supporting children and young people with ADHD, or ADHD-related needs, in Cornwall, including:
Parents and carers
School staff
SENDCos
Other professionals
Appointments usually last around 25 minutes.
The advice line is not a referral service. Instead, it offers an informal consultation where parents, carers, professionals, and school staff can discuss concerns, explore strategies, and consider possible next steps. Advisors may also provide information, guidance and signposting to other relevant services and organisations.
You might contact the advice line if:
You are unsure what support may help a child or young person with ADHD.
You would like ideas for supporting attention, organisation or emotional regulation.
You want to discuss challenges in school or at home.
You are looking for information about other support services.
To use this service, please complete the booking form. Confirmation details and meeting links (if applicable) will be provided upon booking, along with an optional feedback form after the session.