"Before I found the Operation Diversity Academy, I felt really alone and overwhelmed with my son's needs and how I could make sure he was being supported properly at home and school. To be honest, I didn't know where to begin and felt ill-prepared for what lay ahead. I am eternally grateful - the support and advice is wonderfully empowering and I feel I have a whole team behind me. The expert advice and webinars have been amazing - everything I need Operation Diversity has delivered (and so much I didn't know I needed!)

Sarah is the most committed and inspiring woman I have ever come across (does she even sleep?) I can't express my thanks so will pay it forward instead and make sure I am there to help another parent. And that's the beauty of Operation Diversity; we are all in it together."

"Operation Diversity Academy is most definitely the BEST resource for information and incredible (outstanding) support out there! If you have a neural diverse child or are neural diverse yourself, or an educator, or any of these things, you simply won't find anything better and believe me I've looked! I can't think of any topic that's not covered, however, if one were to come up I have complete faith the Sarah Chapman would find the relevant expert as soon as humanly possible!"

"I initially joined Operation Diversity Community and was a member for a few months before I joined the Academy. Since Joining the Academy I have been very happy with the quality and quantity of information, resources and support that is available. Without this, I would be in a very different place right now.

I have been able to educate myself to a point that I’m now able to deal with the processes involving school and other agencies confidently.

There is a real family feel around the members, it really feels like we are all in this together. I no longer feel isolated, lost or overwhelmed as I did before. Now I feel strong, supported and informed."

"I just wanted to put up a quick post as to why I joined the academy, my son Dexter was really struggling with phonics, we tried everything, but it just wasn't clicking, we spoke to his teacher about our concerns but got nowhere, finally I got an appointment with the school senco, where she informed me that although I was concerned, having observed my son, she wasn't concerned and that should reassure me!

I got Dexter privately accessed that week and it was confirmed he has dyslexia, it was still a shock, I didn't really know what that meant, or how to deal with it, I then joined this group, then the academy, for the price of a couple of pints and a bag of hog snacks I got access to tonnes of resources , it gave me the confidence to have a meeting with the head, deputy head and SENCO explain that this really isn't good enough, that I am über pissed that despite me raising my concerns you overlooked my child, despite only scoring 4 on the mock phonics test nothing was put in place, that they need to put in place the recommendations from Dexter’s report, and that I don't really care if I come across as a pushy parent, or “that dad”, or a bit of an asshole in fact. This group has taught me you should always be your child's biggest advocate, I really wouldn't have had the confidence, vocabulary, or tools to do this without the academy, thanks Sarah Chapman, I’m in awe at the hours she puts into this group, every question gets answered, everyone gets the help they need, having a child with learning difficulties is isolating at times, this groups a great place to not feel alone, I should also mention since joining the academy, Dexter has gone up 4 book bands, got from counting 1-17 to 1-100 an 1-1000 in hundreds, has a support plan in place at school ..... and a new senco."

"As a home educating in parent in the UK I have found it difficult to find support with teaching and parenting my two children, both of whom have severe dyslexia and other special needs. School is not the best place for my girls and unfortunately, nearly all the available support is through schools, and sometimes not even in schools as we have experienced. Despite contacting the LA, the GP and going through a speech assessment with my youngest I was finding it really frustrating because I didn't know what was wrong with my girls and it wasn't clear who could help us. We eventually had them privately assessed, which was a wonderful, liberating experience for my eldest but emotionally heartbreaking for me with my youngest because of her additional needs. By chance, it was the afternoon of my youngest's assessment that I came across Operation Diversity and immediately Sarah picked up on my distress. She sent me lots of information so that I could ask the right questions, understand what was being said and offered to speak to me on the phone. She was really there for me when I needed that gentle support and by the next day when I went back to discuss options with the Ed Psych, I had recovered from the shock, had a clear head and was well informed to start putting a plan in place.

Operation Diversity Academy is a community with no discrimination against home educators or school-based families, we are all going through the same daily struggles. It provides information (in written and video format) on many different issues, not exclusively dyslexia which has been particularly helpful to me in identifying our needs, most of which comes directly from current leading experts in their fields. I would recommend the academy to anyone who's children find life challenging, this is the place to ask questions, get information and feel supported. "

"I remember joining this community when it had less than 500 members feeling a failure as a mother. Today it has helped me to help both my children and is helping to change lives every hour of every day. This community supports every person/family helping them to navigate their own path from the experiences of those before.

I have witnessed and experienced many professionals who have hidden agendas and in this maze of SEND you only discover this hidden agenda after spending money. The heartbreak and distress in finding out that what you have been sold does not help or stand up under scrutiny is a major reason this group exists. The community’s ideal has always been to help navigate the murky waters of SEND, to find the right solution for a persons dilemma- whether the need is to secure the right intervention or support at school, or at home, a piece of software or that a professional has the right accreditation to undertaken assessments or tutor a child.

The community succeeds because ultimately at its heart is a person who was treated like a failure growing up due to her SEND. The determination to make sure that other children do not have to go through what she did is the life force that has created such an energised community. Taking this one step further Sarah has created a membership site that will help people further than any Facebook community can. Being able to help all within the SEND community be it an individual, a parent, professional, employer, locate help with whatever they need and if it has a cost that the cost is justified."

"I am on many help groups (my daughter has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, dyslexia, dyscalculia and Irlens and my son Dyslexia, ADHD and Irlens). The Operation Diversity Academy is well worth the money and most definitely the best. I consider myself to be self-educated in many SEN areas, but the chance to see webinars or speak to experts is invaluable and reassurance that I am getting the best help for my children. I have never met a person as dynamic and hardworking as Sarah Chapman and the support given by her SEN specialist colleagues is tremendous too. Thank you x."

"Operation diversity has been a total game changer for me and my boys, navigating “Sen stuff” can be a nightmare, especially when you are continuously fobbed off by schools etc, there is so much information out there it’s difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff or even know where to start!

Sarah and her team of experts are incredibly knowledgeable, they will hold your hand and guide you through step by step.

Having access to the experts and fantastic resources has given me both the confidence and knowledge I need to fight my children’s corner.

Thanks OD x."

"I have 3 boys with differing SEN in 6th Form, Secondary and Primary education. I always used to feel guilty of it, feel alone and would use all my energy fighting every school battle to give them a chance in life. Then I joined the academy. The additional knowledge I have gained from webinars, access to professionals and support from the wider members is second to none. I now inform decisions than have school battles, I talk with confidence and am heard, I have bounds of energy and a balance back in my life. Yes SEN will always be there but it is part of us rather than being all of us."

"As a Mum to a daughter with ASD we have struggled to access help over the past 4 years. I came across Operation Diversity through another FB group and since joining I have been impressed by the high quality information available. The webinars regarding all aspects of education for children with extra needs has been second to none. Accurate and up to date information from experts in their field right here on my laptop.

The ability to ask an expert about strategies to help my daughter from everything from phonics to behaviour issues has really changed our lives and that of our daughter. Knowing you are not alone in this is so important. I love the "mixers" where I can talk to other parents and share information. The monthly subscription is a bargain. Forget searching and reading the web, spending all your time fighting with what you hope is the "right" information. Operation Diversity is your one stop shop for everything you and your family need to know. Sarah and the Team are professional, approachable and empowering."

"Just want to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to Sarah Chapman and Susan 'carter' Peacock. Mike and I used the Academy, took your amazing advice and applied for an EHCP for our dyslexic son. We didn’t give up when the LA refused to assess...after Susan kindly spoke to us we got back in the saddle and appealed big time. No need for tribunal....they agreed to send an EP in. I wrote scary emails, hounded the case worker and cajoled everyone involved into supporting us. School played ball (even though they were clear that they’d never seen a dyslexic child awarded an EHCP) and wrote their bit too. After almost a year since we kick-started the process we were told at the end of last week that not only had we got the EHCP but the secondary school we really wanted (with a dedicated dyslexia base) would be able to offer a place. Our boy had a trial day there on Monday this week and loved it...he will start Year 7 in September. We cannot thank you enough for the advice, information and unwavering support you have shown us. I am #thatmum and I’m also very happy to don my #biggirlpants and fight for what my child deserves. The academy has been fantastic."

"Just felt the need to send some support back after the amount of support I've received especially during last year. I joined Operation Diversity having known the wonderful Sarah Chapman for a few years. I had no hesitation in subscribing to the Academy as the support and friendliness of those I had spoken to has blown me away.

I spoke to many wonderful people who offered me advice WHENEVER I NEEDED IT and believe me, I was messaging a lot and at various times throughout the day and evening. Much advice was given to us regarding an impending tribunal regarding my son's EHCP content. With all this advice and positivity we battled on (emotionally at times) and received the best news that his EHCP would be changed in our favour prior to the tribunal. We really feel we had worked so hard at getting all the questions answered and paperwork content in such good order thanks to all the extra advice. Sarah and the other Academy parents shared such a wealth of knowledge, advice and encouragement it gave us the courage to carry on. We truly could not have done this on our own.

There are so many plusses for joining the Academy. The webinars are always relevant and informative they are held on a frequent basis and have helped in my personal and working life. The access to resources as well as the above ensures that the monthly price is amazing value for money. Just do it you won't regret it. Thank you Operation Diversity Academy you leave me believing that there are still those out there who will do what they can to help those in need."

Having neurodivergent children can be extremely challenging, especially as many educational establishments are not always so understanding, it's a constant battle. Joining the academy is the best thing I ever did to help my family, I learned about my children, tips and strategies to help their issues, not only this, but I also learned how to deal with professionals in the best way to access what we need. There's always something happening in the Academy, webinars, live Q&A's, talks with professionals, one to one advice, but best of all, an online family within the academy Facebook support group."

"I thought I was a knowledgeable parent, having read the SEND Code of Practice. My experience over the past two years has taught me I need a lot more than that to go into battle and advocate for my child. Joining the Operation Diversity Academy has empowered me to fight for my children, to ensure their needs are met. It really is a one stop shop for expertise, in a user friendly, easily understandable format. The webinars and the Facebook group are excellent sources of advice and support. Now, I no longer feel alone and "just Mum" in a room full of people paid to be there. Instead, I have a large and knowledgeable team of expert parents with me. I have become "that parent" and I am proud!"