# Harriet: Journey with Earley Springs | Opening a SEND School

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Podcast: [We're Not Your Typical Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-re-not-your-typical-podcast-7117160)
Published: 2025-09-29T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We sit down with Harriet, an inspiring educator 👩‍🏫 and founder of Earley Springs 🌱, a brand new independent SEND school. From her 20+ years in education 📚 to her personal journey with her nephew Lenny 💜, Harriet shares how family, passion, and experience shaped her vision for a school that truly puts children and families first 👨‍👩‍👧. ✨ We talk about: 🌿 The story behind the name Earley Springs 🏫 Why mainstream schools don’t always work for neurodiverse children ⚖️ Balancing national curriculum with play-based learning 📑 The challenges parents face with EHCPs and SEND provision 🤗 Creating a safe, supportive environment where children can thrive If you’re a parent, educator, or simply passionate about SEND 💡, this conversation will give you hope, ideas, and a look at what’s possible when schools are built with love ❤️. 🔗 Follow Harriet’s journey on Instagram: @earleysprings #SEND #SENDschool #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #ParentSupport #EducationForAll #NeurodiverseKids #EHCP #SpecialEducation #PlayBasedLearning #AutismAwareness #ADHDAwareness #NeurodiverseFamilies #SENDprovision #InclusionEducation #IndependentSchool 🌱💜📚 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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