Real stories

How yoga helps Laura shine at The Children’s Trust School

Craft-fanatic, outgoing Marnie was six years old when she experienced a stroke, leaving her with a brain injury. After the crisis was over, her family turned to The Children’s Trust community rehabilitation service for support in returning to daily life.

Amy, aged 16, was supported by The Children’s Trust community rehabilitation service after experiencing a sustained concussion in October 2023. The Virtual ABI Team helped Amy managed her fatigue and continue her education.

Since joining The Children’s Trust School in 2014, Harvey has grown in ways that reflect the school’s mission: to support children and young people with complex needs to live the best life possible with excellent education, health, therapy, and care.

When Jake was diagnosed with a brain tumour, it needed to be removed immediately. In just a few days, this active, Jiu Jitsu playing teenager lost the ability to walk, talk, eat and drink.

Siddique was three years old when he fell from a first-floor window and sustained a brain injury. His mum Shaheena shares their story and explains why it was important to her to support The Children’s Trust fundraising appeal.

Five-year-old A-Ling came to The Children’s Trust after she developed a rare neurological disease called FIRES. Here her mum Noriko describes the distressing early days of A-Ling’s illness and the ‘unforgettable’ care the family has had here.

Olivia, aged seven, has made fantastic progress at The Children’s Trust School. Olivia has Rett syndrome, which is a neurodevelopmental disorder which can affect children’s speech and mobility, leaving them unable to walk or communicate verbally.

Isaac, aged 16 months, experienced a stroke and needed heart surgery after an infection spread into his bloodstream. But he hasn’t let that hold him back.

Orion, now aged four, was just two years old when he acquired a brain injury through meningitis.