General FAQs

Q1. What is Connect 4 Change?
Connect 4 Change is a consultancy led by Dr Matthew Carlile, supporting families, schools, charities and universities to build inclusive, neurodiversity-aware and equitable cultures.

Q2. Who does Connect 4 Change work with?
Matthew work with families, educators, charities, multi-academy trusts (MATs) and higher education institutions, offering practical, evidence-based support on inclusion, neurodiversity and equality.

Q3. What makes Connect 4 Change different?
The approach bridges research and lived experience. Matthew combines empathy with evidence to deliver realistic, sustainable change and grounded in listening, empowerment and connection.

For Families

Q4. What support do you offer for parents and carers of neurodivergent children?
Matthew offers one-to-one sessions, small group programmes, childminder training and family mediation, helping parents and carers build calm, confidence and connection at home and school.

Q5. Do you work with parents of trans or gender-diverse young people?
Yes. Matthew provides affirming, non-judgmental support for families raising trans and gender-diverse children and young people.

Q6. Can university students access your support?
Absolutely. Matthew offers mentoring and tutoring for neurodivergent university students, focusing on executive function, study skills, self-advocacy and wellbeing.

For Organisations

Q7. What types of organisations do you support?
Matthew partners with charities, faith organisations, social enterprises, schools, MATs and universities to embed inclusive values in policy, training and everyday practice.

Q8. What consultancy services do you provide?
Services include inclusion audits, EDI strategy reviews, staff training, leadership development, mediation, and policy or curriculum review, all tailored to your context.

Q9. Do you offer training on neurodiversity and equality law?
Yes. Matthew delivers CPD and workshops on neuroinclusion, LGBTQ+ and faith sensitivity, and equality law, including the Equality Act 2010 and the Abrahart Ruling.

For Schools and Higher Education

Q10. How can you help schools improve SEND and inclusion practice?
Matthew helps MATs and school leaders build sustainable inclusive cultures through curriculum and culture audits, mediation, leadership coaching and training.

Q11. What support do you offer universities?
Matthew assists higher education institutions with Access and Participation Plans (APPs), inclusive curriculum design, staff CPD, and conflict resolution around equality and inclusion.

Q12. What are ‘Courageous Conversations’?
They’re facilitated sessions that help leadership teams and governors discuss complex issues, such as gender, faith or inclusion, with clarity, empathy and integrity.

Practicalities

Q13. Where are you based?
Matthew is based in London, UK, and work with clients across the UK and internationally, both online and in person.

Q14. How can I book a session or consultation?
Email Connect4Change@proton.me or call/WhatsApp 07950 819 833 to discuss your needs and arrange a session.

Q15. Do you offer online or hybrid sessions?
Yes. Most of the support, consultancy and training can be delivered online or hybrid, making it flexible and accessible wherever you are.

Q16. Can you help us with … ?
Most likely! The work is bespoke, so if you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for here, let’s talk about how we can design the right support together.