The Neurodiversity Umbrella Project is an uplifting visual representation of all the different minds we have here in the UK.  

Every Umbrella Project Installation helps to raise awareness and understanding of neurodiversity.  Thousands of colourful umbrella are strung together over public spaces, in schools and in company buildings around the nation.  Each display is designed to represent the one in five of us who have a neurodevelopmental condition, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia or Tourette's syndrome.  These conditions fall under the umbrella term of neurodiversity.  

We, at Central, are delgithed to now be a part of this amazing project.  We want to support, celebrate and share our neurodivergent skills and strengths with the world. 

Neurodiversity is the way we think, move, act, communicate and process information.

We are all different. Some people have challenges and strengths associated with conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Autism, Dyscalculia, Developmental Coordination Disorder/Dyspraxia, Developmental Language Disorder. There is not one person or one condition that defines our differences (or our similarities). We are too often defined by what we can’t do and not by what we can do.

At Central, we aim to foster a person-centred approach, this means we consider strategies that can be tailored to each person. It also importantly means harnessing strengths, to build confidence, self-esteem and become resilient. 

In order to support our children, it is imperative that we support and upskill our staff. We are proud to be engaging with supportive, forward-thinking and extremely knowledgeable speakers, charities and organisations to help guide our school.