Episode Details

If you've ever walked out of a school meeting wondering how it could all feel so wrong — this episode is for you.

In the powerful final instalment of the ADHD Mums School Series, Jane is joined by neurodivergent educator Millie Carr to reimagine what school could be — if we stopped prioritising performance over people. Together, they unpack how traditional education models are burning out not only our kids, but also the parents, teachers, and professionals trying to hold it all together.

From sensory trauma to compliance-driven behaviour plans, this episode explores the uncomfortable truth: our current system isn’t broken — it was built this way. But that doesn’t mean we can’t shift it.

You’ll hear stories, systems critique, and practical frameworks for creating school environments that don’t just tolerate neurodivergence — but truly honour it.

✨ IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why behaviour plans and positive reinforcement often fail neurodivergent kids
• The myth of “readiness” and why regulation must come before learning
• Trauma-aware, neuro-affirming practice — what it actually looks like
• Why ‘calm’ doesn’t mean regulated, and how masking is rewarded in school
• What schools misunderstand about sensory needs, social withdrawal, and shutdown
• How parents, teachers, and allied professionals can challenge the system together
• The role of leadership, training, and funding in making lasting change
• Why fixing school is about collective regulation, not individual resilience

💭 This episode is for you if:
– You’ve had to choose between education and emotional safety
– You’re tired of being told “they’re fine here” when your child is unraveling at home
– You want to understand how schools could work — and what has to shift for that to happen

Related Episodes with Millie Carr

• How to Tell Your Child About Their Diagnosis: Essential Do's and Don'ts. | Spotify | Apple Podcast
• Camouflaging ADHD and Autistic Traits in Girls | Spotify | Apple Podcast
• The Neurodiverse Classroom | Spotify | Apple Podcast
• SCHOOL SERIES: When School Becomes the Trauma — What No One Tells ADHD Parents | Spotify | Apple Podcast
• SCHOOL SERIES: Burnout Starts in the Classroom — And Follows Them Home | Spotify | Apple Podcast
• SCHOOL SERIES: The Great Gaslighting: When Schools Say We Don’t See It | Spotify | Apple Podcast