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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

5 morning miles after not enough sleep but better for getting out. Resisting the temptation to grab an egg mcmuffin at the end of my run 🤣 maybe on the weekend as a treat... #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #morningmiles

A blurry legorunbuddy held between thumb and forefinger. Behind is s roundabout with a drive through mc donalds, you can see the big M sign.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Head torch was needed at 5:40am when I went out, nice steady 7 and a bit miles. Further & faster than garmin wanted but my head needed it. Fur babies waiting for me on my return. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #morningmiles #headspace

Photo of a window in my house, its double glazed. To the right a collection of coloured glass bottles, to the left two black cats with glowing eyes.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Me getting out of bed at 5:20am, WHY am I doing this. Me getting back after running 8 miles feeling all the smug & less like swearing at people... that is the why! #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #morningmiles

Selfie at the end of my run. I am wearing high vis and head torch and sticking my tongue out as I hold legorunbuddy up to camera.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sunrise miles. 5 and a bit miles, chilly this morning. Forgot a runbuddy picture 😯 #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

NEW POST: Research: SEND case officers are LAs’ “human shield” gatekeepers. But parents shouldn’t have to be their own key workers www.specialneedsjungle.com/send-casewor...

a man's hand looking through clipped paperwork bundles

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Easy evening run, the alternative was murder due to auditory overwhelm. 3 kids with colds sniffing, throat clearing & coughing plus vocal tics & stimming... 😬🙉 so 20 min bimble turned 5km..that got carried away, 5 miles. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #sanity #overwhelm #runaway

Legorunbuddy held between thumb and forefinger, lit up by light of my head torch.

Selfie at end of my run. I am wearing head torch and high vis vest, its dark i am standing on pavement doing v for victory sign.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

No running as its a rest day today, but I did get out for a walk with small. #walk #sunflowers #longhair #boyswithlonghair

Small boy walking along pavement in sunshine carying a bunch of sunflowers. He has long hair loose down his back and the sunflowers over his shoulder.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Forgot to post this morning before work. A very dull 6km base run bringing me to 20 miles so far this week. No photo, so here is bedtime wind down instead. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #unwind #keepgoing #smallchildlife #sensory #play

A small boy is spinning in a fabric swing, long hair hanging down. There is a climbing ladder on wall, with stepping stone toys stacked up. You can see dark living room window with reflection of light.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A late base run yesterday evening, then 7km run & a walk early doors this morning. Get those 10,000 steps before 7am. Hump day is nearly done. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy

View down road on walk home from my run. Sun is rising between the trees, casting long shadows on the road. The sky is clear pale blue and cars have headlights on.

Picture of my garmin on my left wrist showing 10,000 steps. I am also wearing a notch bracelet and a parkrun wristband.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Life is.. lifeing..and feeling hard. But got opportunity for impromptu trip to sea this morning. Obviously had a swim. Glorious reset. Much needed. #wildswim #swimtounwind #beachtrip #norfolkcoast #lucky

The coast, sand, blue sky with fluffy white clouds and sea stretching out endlessly. There were seals too. Bliss

Me swimming in sea. You can just see my head and shoulders. Sand going down to waters edge, sea stretching out to horizon and fluffy white clouds.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

NEW POST: The #EOTAS consultation has shown how little the Government understands about this kind of provision and the children who need it. @sharonlsmith.bsky.social says it shows how vital it is for the DfE to listen to those with lived experience: www.specialneedsjungle.com/eotas-what-f...

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Monday morning long run. 9 miles, longest run post injury/illness. Slowly building a base. Proper dark when I went out, needed my head torch. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #morningmiles

Screenshot of garmin run stats. 14.5k, or 9 miles at 6:11per km pace nice and steady. There is a photo of me holding up legorunbuddy, My face is mainly civered but you can see my headtorch and high vis vest.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

NEW POST: An Unacceptable Truth: The 20 legal rights at risk from the Government’s #SEND reforms. We've set out all the rights disabled children and their families face losing or having reduced. If you don't want this, take action: www.specialneedsjungle.com/unacceptable... @lucympowell.bsky.social

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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Headteachers! Pls ask your #citizenship teacher to explain why this #Labour (!) plan to remove #SEND rights will be a disaster. No ctzshp specialist? Ask your #SENCo. SENCo overworked? Ask your (volunteer, non-specialist) #SchoolGovs. TY @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social 🙏

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

5.5 miles. 10,000 steps befire 7am. Had to dig out the high vis as its still dark now at 5:50-6am when I run. That will do for humo day, now off to work. #running2keepthcrazyaway #lehorunbuddy #running #humpday #keepgoing

Selfie at end of run holding kegorunbuddy up to camera. You can see me behind in high vis vest as mornings are getting darker. Houses and a car behind.

Garmin screenshot of todays activity showinb my run and 10,462 steps.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Monday 'long' run. A late morning run as our routine is changing with EOTAS/PA hours & I now have the opportunity to. I definitely prefer early morning quiet running but a daytime run meant I bumped into an old friend which was lovely. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #keepgoing

Screenshot of my garmin run with a photo of friend I bumped into. Details of run, a base run that extended into a long run. 13km at a pace of 6:14km.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Garmin sprint intervals this motning, followed by RD duties & dopamine shopping because clearly I NEED a sunflower cushion. Also spot the whiskers in post run legorunbuddy & diet coke pic as Misty was demanding attention 😬🤣 #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #juniorparkrun #joy

The start sign and flag at junior parkrun this morning. The sky is a bit overcast, there is a football goalpost and to the right a large tree sheltering the finish line and tunnel.

Legorunbuddy stood on table with my bracelets and can of diet coke. The table has world map tablecloth on and at top of picture you can make out cat whiskers.

Screenshot of Tiger online store page showing a sunflower shaped cushion. Bargain £8 JOY.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

No running today, tired but finding joy despute endless admin. DLA forms & CIN prep...delightful. I switched out our dining room decorations. Rainbows & sunflowers to keep summer vibe going. I love autumn but its NOT autumn yet. Evening colouring to unwind. #rainbows #sunflowers

My ceiling, with paper spherical rainbows and sunflowers hanging from ceiling. On the walk behind fairy lights anc posters. One says 'Exist loudly'. Another says 'if you're not angry you're not paying attention.'

The other end of my dining room ceiling and wall. More rainbow and sunflower ceiling decorations. A poster that says 'not fragile like a flower, fragile like a bomb'. Next to it is a kermit frog scream poster and a sign saying 'stay weird'.

Dining room table, a colouring book is oprn with pencils, a mug of tea. Then a red vase of sunflowers and a tray with candles red, pink, green, yellow. They are all varying heights and lit, some in bottles, some small candle holders. Behind fairy lights and posters on the wall.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Didnt get time to post before morning craziness. Garmin said rest day, but I needed a run, set out for a gentle 5km, accidentally did a progressive 4 miles 🤣🙈 enjoyed it though and it was needed before work. I am DONE now though. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy

Photo is me holding out my right hand. Its flat, palm up with legorunbuddy and legorunkitten laid on. You can see my legs and feet as I walk along pavement. Black shorts, white trainers.

Strava screen shot of lovely progressive run, negative splits

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Ughh 5 tired morning miles. Later than planned because the cats demanded my attention. Back to work we go.. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #morningmiles

Garmin screenshot of my run stats with a yawning smiley face.

End of run selfie. I am wearing turquoise sunglasses and a black running vest. I am holding lego runbuddy up in front of my forehead and sticking my tongue out, there is a blue car in driveway behind me.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Steady 7km evening run after full body circuits... Also did a thing today, 1st tattoo. Its my daughters handwriting. Also at what point tomorrow will I be annoyed that 'healthy Sarah' packed lunch 🤣 #runnimg2keepthecrazyaway #legprunbuddy #running #tattoo

A picture of my forearm resting on a cushion on my lap. I am wearing bracelets and my newly done tattpo reads 'Nevertheless, she persisted.' Its in my daughters handwriting.

My lunchbox for tomorrow. The lunchbox is purple and on top you can see yellow pepper sugar snap peas, cucumber, salmon and tomato. There is a seperate pot with 2 hardboiled eggs and a little tub with guacamole. Legorumbuddy is stood on the corner.

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Teaching with my eyes shut @eyesshutteacher.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

“The theory is that if you can tell someone else what to wear down to the smallest detail, they will learn to obey unquestioningly in other contexts. This doesn’t actually work, of course.” No child should be excluded/isolated for uniform infringements. They should not be missing lessons.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Why do high schools insist on having uniform you can only buy at 1 specific online only retailer. Now I have to send back 3 pairs of shorts, was trying 2 different styles & sizes. All feel weird & are not comfortable so child wont wear them. Tbf they DO feel like swimming trunks,some micro tech

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our SEND Politics page has been updated with more links about the proposals, more explanations, and lots of stuff to help you understand what's facing every child with SEND... www.specialneedsjungle.com/send-politics/

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Garmin said rest day, my brain did not agree. Felt like running away, instead hopped on the treadmill, a very sweaty 5 miles done. With running comentary & questions from small. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #treadmill #keepgoing #overstimulated #getitdone

A picture of the speaker I used whilst on treadmill, with post run can of cold diet coke. My bracelets are on table in front of the speaker and coke, and there is a baseball hat behind that says overstimulated on it.

Garmin run stats started at 6.05 per km pace and settled in at 5:30per km pace. Just getting it done and trying to sooth a busy brain.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Gym session, then a recovery 5km around the broad & through bluebell woods. Deep pool was closed so no swim today 😥 But lovely to be out in the sunshine. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #sunshine #gym #metime

Selfie as I stand on bridge at UEA. I am holding legorunbuddy between thumb and forefinger. I am wearing turquoise sunglasses, a white running top. Behind me river shaded by trees.

Legorunbuddy stood on the bridge in the sunshine, the metal is scratched. Behind the river shrouded by trees.

View of UEA broad about a mile into my run. The broad stretches out, the sky is blue with a few white clouds. On far side there are trees and you can just make out Norfolk Terrace in the distance through the trees.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A walk round the marshes, then an easy evening run after a weekend away with small. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #unwind #legorunbuddy

Selfie as I walk over the boardwalk at the marshes. I am wearing a pink t shirt that says 'respecf the stim' and multicoloured sunglasses. Behind me you can see the boardwalk, the river and cows.

Legorunbuddy stood on dining table next to my post run can of diet coke. Misty the cat is investigating it. She is all black with a turquiose collar.

Evening sunset across the fields at the campsite I stayed at with small. Endless grass, trees to the left and thd orange sun low in the sky.

Selfie of me and small. I am facing the camera, wearing a pink hoody. Small has his back to the camera and is resting his head on my shoulder. Behind me (but in front of him) is a view across Pensthorpe. A wooden fence, trees, a lake and reeds. A variety of plant life.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A recovery run on 3 hrs sleep, then a cycle to the river for a swim. 3 hours sleep, some tears, needed that. Saw a rainbow too. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #rainbow #wildswim #keepgoing #happystride

A rainbow over the houses opposite. You can see rooftops with chimneys, trees to both sides. Blue slightly cloudy sky and rainbow.

Me post swim. I am wearing rainbow wave shorts, a black hoody that says 'running makes me happy', Black crocs, sunglasses and am standing by the waters edge. Behind river, reeds, pontoon and trees.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Double run day, progressive 5km this morning, then an easy unwind 7k this eve. That 2nd run was to avert my own meltdown 🙄😬😂 the systems are broken & sometimes I think they want to break us. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #doublerun #keepgoing

Screenshot of 7km easy run with a poo emoji over the map.

Strava screenshot for my 5km progressive, showing negative splits. Starting at 6:30min per km, ending at 5:30 min per km.

Lehorunbuddy on fence on my run. Its a metal fence, behind is an open green and play area. The grass is dry and brown. Its dusk, you can make out houses, street lights turning on and trees lining the play area.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Recovery 5km. Nice & easy on not enough sleep. Off to gym & pool shortly as tuesday is childcare day! #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy

Legorunbuddy stood on a garden wall, behind is a bush with big purple flowers, to the right is pavement. In the background distance you can see cars and blue/grey sky. Everything is slightly damp as it rained a bit overnight, much needed!

Close up of big purple flower, with raindrops on it!

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Ttok a walk round the marshes to find the rope swing tree is no more. 😢 First pic from 8 weeks ago, the remainder today. It was fine a week ago but water levels so low & the roots had been getting very exposed. #marstonmarhses #erosion #trees #sad

The treee with rope swing at edge of marston marshes. Sun is shinning the riverbank is dry and some roots are exposed.

Today the tree has fallen, it spans the river and people are clambering from riverbank onto the fallen tree.

The rover itself, very shallow, very clear. Trees line the side but the ground is dry.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Monday morning 10km. Forgot to post earlier. Cooler, but still humid & yuck. Glad I got it done to start the week. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #morningmiles

Legorunbuddy at the end of my run, held between thumb and forefinger by some thistle/flower heads.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

6am run then a swim at the meadow this morning. Needed. If only the 'money' I found scattered down the road had been real 😂 littering is not cool at all though. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #wildswim #unwind

The view under the bridge at andersons meadow. The sun reflecting off the water creating patterns on the underside of the bridge.

Legorunbuddy laying on top of 'money' a fake euro note I found on my run. Its laid on the palm of my left hand, you can see my garmin, parkrun wristband as I take picture looking down at my feet. Stood on pavement, dry parched grass to right.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Eclipse via colander on my wall & gas meter box and photo taken by son 3 on the m6. #solareclipse #eclipse #summer

The shadow of eclipse via colander on front of my house.

Shadow of eclipse via colander on gas meter box.

Actual picture of eclipse taken by son 3 on m6

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Garmin said I should have a 'rest' day. So after my early run, sorting house,kids & prepping for meetings, I had a rest...cycle to sportspark, gym, gentle 2km swim, cycle home By rest, I mean a rest from parenting as I have 3 WHOLE hours of childcare. #selfcare #mytime #unwind #swim #gym #relax

Screenshot of garmin activities for tge day. 7 mild run, cycle, gym, 2km swim, cycle.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

7 morning miles. That was actually really nice. My head needed that. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #keepgoing

Legorunbuddy stood on garden wall at the end of my run. The sun is shining behind, you can see my blue garden bin and there is ivy on the wall.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Tired easy run this morning. Later than planned but glad I got out before what turned into a stressful morning 🙄 #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #dietcoke #blackcat

Legorunbuddy on the dining room table with legorunkitten and a can of diet coke. Misty our black cat is getting in the way so the picure is framed by her front leg and tummy.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I did indeed feel irritable.. so I went for a run. 4 miles, then a quick shower & change before run director duties at junior parkrun. Both the running & volunteering helped my mood 🥰 #running2keepthecrazyaway #legporunbuddy #running #parkrun #highvisheroes

Garmin screenshot helpfully telling me I might be irritable. I absolutely was irritable and very nearly stayed in bed. But dragged myself out for an easy run.

A picture of my wrist with garmin show run stats, plus my Notch bracelet and legorunbuddy on my hand. Behind the pavement and the verge.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Yay for childcare. Friday run/swim. Garmin said rest day needed after poor sleep..so early easy run, cycle to meadow, swim, cycle home. Beautiful start to the day. Sometiems resting is doing what we love. Can I have a nap now? 😂 #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #wildswim#selfcare

Screenshot of the mornings garmin stats. Run, cycle, swim, cycle.

View from the slipway into the river at the measow. Blue skies, trees one side with pontoon, reeds the other and bridge in distance.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Just a little 4km run to clear my head before the day, with meetings, phone calls, as am going for a run/swim this evening which will be much needed! #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #tomatoes

Legorunbuddy stood on the edge of my raised bed with legorunkitten. Behind tomato plants and some are ready to pick!

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tuesdays are sportspark mornings, gym session, I need to learn how to record a gym workout on my garmin properly. Followed by a swim. 2km of bliss. #swimtounwind #sportspark #gym #strength #metime

Screenshot of garmin mornings activities. Recovery run, then a walk. Cycle to sportspark, gym session, swim then cycle home. That will do!

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Weirdly misty morning. Bimbly recovery run/plod this morning. Tuesday is a PA day so off to gym & pool later! #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #recovery

Legorunbuddy and legokitten on the pavement. Grass verge to the left that is dry and brown. Road to the right, you can see a bit of a car. The wheels at kerbside. Its misty in the baclground.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Starting the week with an easy..ish 10km. Its getting warm already. Not complaining as I like it but the humidity is yuck for running. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #morningmiles #summer

Legorunbuddy held up betweem thumb and forefinger as I take a selfie. Legorunbuddy obscures my face. I am wearing a pale running vest, and you can see my necklace. The pavement behind and parched grass to the side.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Small who 'failed,/staff could not get to ever complete phonics assessments or SATS & has been out of school with no formal 'teaching/learning' since sept 24, is laid in bed reading Kays anatomy to me. Its wild the progress a child can make with the right support. #SEND #complexneeds #smallchildlife

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