Session 1 – The Science of ADHD (approximately 1 hour)

This session provides a deeper understanding of what ADHD actually is, moving beyond the common misconceptions of hyperactivity and poor concentration. By understanding the neuroscience behind ADHD, teachers are better equipped to recognise why neurodivergent pupils think, learn and behave differently.

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As part of the session, Andy shares his own personal journey of growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and autism, the challenges he experienced in education and the impact oh his behaviour in class.  Teachers also lean about how these struggles can lead into addictions as coping strategies. Andy shares how learning about ADHD and dopamine has allowed him to see life through a different lens. It has enabled him to build healthier coping strategies, to turn his life around and work with his ADHD instead of against it. Andy finishes by sharing his Guinness World Record story to demonstrate how, with the right support and environment, people with ADHD can achieve extraordinary things.

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Topics include:

• ADHD neurology and how the ADHD brain differs from the neurotypical brain

• Genetics, brain development and environmental influences

• Executive functioning and why everyday classroom tasks can be challenging

• The role of dopamine in motivation, attention and emotional regulation

• Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and its impact on behaviour, confidence and relationships

• The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how stress affects learning

• The Six Pillars of Health and how lifestyle can naturally support dopamine regulation

• The strengths of ADHD and examples of successful people who have harnessed these traits

• My personal journey from school struggles and addiction to becoming a Guinness World Record holder

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Session 2 – Adaptive Classroom Strategies (45–60 minutes)

This session focuses on practical, evidence-informed strategies that teachers can implement immediately to create a more inclusive learning environment for neurodivergent pupils.

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Depending on preference, this can be delivered as a second whole-staff presentation or as smaller interactive workshops, giving staff the opportunity to discuss real classroom scenarios and ask questions specific to their own experiences.

 

Topics include:

• Understanding sensory processing and creating ADHD-friendly classrooms

• Practical adaptive classroom strategies, including classroom layout, movement breaks, visual supports and predictable routines

• Reducing cognitive overload and supporting executive functioning

• Dopamine-friendly teaching approaches to increase motivation and engagement

• Positive behaviour support, building trust and responding with curiosity rather than judgement

• Supporting emotional regulation and reducing anxiety

• Building resilience, confidence and self-esteem

• Adopting a strengths-based approach to neurodiversity

• Working collaboratively with parents and carers to support children consistently across home and school

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The aim is for every member of staff to leave not only with a much better understanding of ADHD, but also with practical strategies they can implement immediately to improve outcomes for neurodivergent learners and create a more inclusive classroom environment.