Pony Magic Nottingham

28/05/2026

So sorry but due to a
Family emergency there will be no groom n natter tomorrow morning
So sorry for the inconvenience caused and hope to see you all again next week

21/05/2026

Well said Caroline Harroe Harmless for advocating for our children

Harmless shares its policy response to the Department for Education’s SEND campaign featuring Gemma Collins.

12/05/2026

Feeling stuck or unsure where to start? You’re not alone. 🌱

We offer free enquiry calls to help you make sense of EHCPs, annual reviews, appeals, or any SEND questions you’re facing.

A calm chat, some guidance, and a plan that’s right for your child. 💛

To reach out for support: https://www.sendc.co.uk/contact-us

11/05/2026

Burnout in children is real — and it often doesn’t look the way adults expect.

When we hear the word “burnout,” we usually think about exhausted adults trying to juggle work, responsibilities, and stress. But children can experience burnout too, especially when they are constantly overwhelmed, masking their struggles, under pressure, emotionally exhausted, or unsupported in environments that don’t meet their needs.

Burnout in children can present as:• Increased anxiety or emotional outbursts• Withdrawal, shutdowns, or appearing “flat”• School refusal or avoidance• Exhaustion after school or social situations• Loss of confidence or motivation• Difficulty concentrating or remembering things• Increased sensory sensitivities• Aggression, irritability, or being labelled “challenging”• Physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, or sleep difficulties

Sometimes what looks like “bad behaviour,” “laziness,” or “lack of effort” is actually a child whose nervous system is overwhelmed.

Education settings and carers need to understand that burnout is not solved by more pressure, stricter consequences, or telling a child to “try harder.” Children need:• Psychological and emotional safety• Understanding rather than punishment• Predictability and reduced overwhelm• Rest and recovery time• Adjustments and accommodations• Trusted adults who listen and validate their experience• Environments that support regulation, not constant survival mode

Children do well when they can. If a child is struggling, the question should not be “What’s wrong with them?” but “What has happened to them?” and “What support do they need?”

Compassion, flexibility, and understanding can make a life-changing difference

08/05/2026

Happening today 10-12
No need to book

07/05/2026

23/04/2026

Tomorrow morning xx