About NLH

A SEND advocate who truly understands

Neurodiversity Learning Hub was founded to bridge the gap between families and the SEND system, providing practical support rooted in real experience.

Neurodiversity Learning Hub is a platform dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and young people, and the families who care for them.

NLH was created to provide clear, accessible knowledge and guidance to families navigating the SEND system. Many parents and carers find the system complex, overwhelming, and difficult to understand. NLH aims to bridge that gap by offering information, advocacy, and support that empowers families to feel more confident and informed.

IPSEA SEND Law Level 3 Trained IPSEA Volunteer Qualified Teacher Greater Manchester

Our Founder

Sidra Mirza

Sidra Mirza is the founder of Neurodiversity Learning Hub. She is a qualified English teacher, SEND advocate, and IPSEA SEND Law Level 3 trained volunteer, supporting families to understand SEND law and education rights.

Sidra's journey into advocacy has been shaped by both her professional experience in education and her lived experience as a parent navigating the complexities of the SEND system. Through this journey, she witnessed how overwhelming and isolating the process can often feel for families seeking the right support for their children.

Driven by a desire to make that journey less daunting for others, Sidra created Neurodiversity Learning Hub as a space where families can access guidance, knowledge and reassurance while navigating education systems and SEND processes.

Through NLH, Sidra hopes to create a supportive community where families feel informed, understood and confident in advocating for the needs of their children.

Our Mission

Educate. Navigate. Advocate.

Our mission is to equip families and professionals with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the SEND system effectively.

Educate families and professionals about neurodiversity and the SEND system
Support families to navigate processes such as SEN Support and EHCP pathways
Empower parents and carers to advocate confidently for their children

Our Vision

"Every child deserves to be understood, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive."

At the heart of Neurodiversity Learning Hub is the belief that when parents are equipped with the right knowledge and support, they are better able to advocate for their children and ensure their voices are heard.

Our Values

What guides everything we do

Inclusion

Every child deserves to be understood, supported, and included.

Empowerment

Families should feel confident in advocating for their children.

Collaboration

Strong partnerships between families, schools, and services lead to better outcomes.

Clarity

Information should be accessible, accurate, and easy to understand.

What Makes NLH Different

Informed, relatable, and independent

Professional Experience

Professional experience within education means NLH understands how schools work from the inside, bridging the gap for families.

SEND Law Knowledge

IPSEA SEND Law Level 3 trained with ongoing volunteering means the guidance you receive is grounded in the most advanced specialist knowledge available.

Lived Experience

The emotional journey families go through is understood not just professionally but personally, making NLH support both informed and genuinely relatable.

Want to work with NLH?

Get in touch to discuss how we can support you, your child or your school.