Thinking Outside the Box of the Neurodevelopmental Pathway - for Schools

Children and young people can experience a wide range of challenges in school. While some may relate to ADHD or autism, many others stem from different medical, developmental, emotional, or environmental factors.

This free event for teachers, SENCOs, school leaders and education professionals will explore how to look beyond the neurodevelopmental pathway to recognise what else might be going on, and how schools can provide the right support.

You’ll hear from two leading specialists who combine medical expertise with a neuroaffirmative, child-centred approach:

• Dr Joe Datt, Consultant Paediatrician & Neurodevelopmental Specialist
• Dr Bradley Powell, Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Both will share practical insights to help you better understand pupils’ needs, support learning and wellbeing, and improve outcomes.

The evening will feature two short presentations (30 minutes each), followed by Q&A and open discussion.

Why Attend?
✅ Look beyond ADHD & autism to understand wider pupil challenges
✅ Learn how to spot signs that point to other causes
✅ Take away practical classroom strategies
✅ Network with fellow education professionals
✅ Free to attend, exclusively for schools

Our speakers

👨‍⚕️ Dr Joe Datt

Consultant General & Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician

Dr Datt has over 20 years’ international experience in children’s healthcare, with specialist expertise in ADHD, autism, rare diseases, and complex neurodevelopmental conditions over the last 14 years. He has worked in the NHS for 17 years and also leads pioneering research into cutting-edge therapies. Dr Datt is passionate about helping children and families thrive through holistic, preventative care.

👨‍⚕️ Dr Bradley Powell

Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Dr Powell is an award-winning Clinical Psychologist with expertise in supporting children, young people, and adults with a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental needs. He specialises in autism, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma, offering a neuroaffirmative approach that celebrates strengths as well as challenges. He is trained in CBT, ACT, CFT, and trauma-focused therapies.

Event Details

📍 Venue: Schoen Clinic Chelsea, 13a Radnor Walk, London SW3 4BP
🗓 Date: Thursday 6 November 2025
🕔 Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start
💷 Cost: Free (education professionals only)

Who Should Attend?

• Teachers (primary & secondary)
• SENCOs and inclusion leads
• School leaders and governors
• Educational psychologists
• Pastoral and wellbeing staff