OMG! This was edited out of the documentary but @Channel4 have put the clip on Instagram instead! 🥺🥰

As it’s #AACAwarenessMonth, I had the pleasure of collaborating with the wonderful Hannah last year by sharing my top tips for TAs supporting non or minimally-verbal pupils.❤️

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My support from playschool commented “you are so incredible from that young lady at 3yrs old I cared for, I knew you would be amazing and succeed. Now look at you, still shining and making me feel so old, but I’m honoured to have been part of your early journey.”❤️🥹

It’s #WorldCerebralPalsyDay! I’ve never known a life without challenges but I’ve learned that struggle can shape strength. Every obstacle I’ve faced has pushed me to fight harder. Each battle has taught me determination. My life truly is beautiful and grateful for every day!💚💪🏼

It’s #AACAwarenessMonth! Honestly, I’ve been rubbish at posting this month already 😂 life is so busy at the moment. Imagine having to type everything using your eyegaze to do a little video. This took me AGES to make! 💚💪🏼

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I was blown away by the students’ enthusiasm and asking a lot of questions. All the students asked to their teacher “Mrs, please can we have Ellise talk to us every week? She’s so lovely and awesome.”🥹

I had the pleasure of delivering an assembly at the brilliant Countess Gytha Primary School. I was honoured to share my journey of living with cerebral palsy, as well as the achievements throughout my career as a motivational speaker. Thank you so much for having me!❤️🥰

I might have left it too late… It’s World Cerebral Palsy Day next Monday, I have a real passion to encourage all schools to educate young people about CP. Just thought I’d put it out there, if any schools would like a little video explaining about CP, I’d be happy to help!💚💪🏼

It was just so nice for me to thank them personally, I always want to thank everyone who looked after me during my hospital trips and just show my appreciation. ❤️🥺

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Mum and I were talking about the times when I had seizures and the doctor who went above and beyond for me. Only 2 hours later, they saw my social media and said “what an amazing young woman, I still remember you. A motivational speaker? Wow!” It’s so crazy but so lovely!❤️🥺

I can’t believe it’s World Cerebral Palsy Day soon. I feel so lucky to live my beautiful life to the fullest.💚💪🏼

I feel emotional hearing the positive feedback from professionals, especially knowing that listening to my poem could bring comfort and support to children and adults with CP, as well as to the families of children and adults who have CP. ❤️🥹

Just thought I’d put this out there, I love sharing on my Instagram story almost every day, so if any of you are on there, I’d really love to connect with you over there!❤️ See you on the other side 😂 Ps; it’s elliseholliehayward

A great discussion of the importance of inclusion in mainstream schools this morning. Amazing opportunities are ahead, so exciting! Life is definitely all very exciting at the moment. Can’t wait for the next few months.❤️🥰

Kindness will go far, you will never know when someone needs to hear something nice.🥰 I posted my poem on LinkedIn, someone commented “not much stops me in my tracks - this did. A message that everybody should see. A special lady.” Generally I needed to hear that! ❤️🥺

How was the filming for CBS News a year ago? I would do that day all over again in a heartbeat, I miss it! Forever grateful for the wonderful opportunity! ❤️🥺

A written version of the poem is out now! I really appreciate it if you have just 3 minutes to watch or read my poem, thank you so much!❤️🥺 https://t.co/tQRO4OxvAr

Ps; a written version of the poem will be out soon on the @goodnewspostUK 💖

I can’t generally tell you how long it took me to put this all together. Such a long process but so so so proud of the outcome. I just wanted to write something about the reality of living with CP. Thank you for everyone’s lovely comments ❤️

I can’t generally tell you how long it took me to put this all together. Such a long process but so so so proud of it. I just wanted to write something about the reality of living with CP. Thank you for everyone’s lovely comments ❤️

‘This is the reality of some people’s lives.’❤️ I’m not a perfect poet but I wanted to try at writing a short piece that reflects the reality of living with cerebral palsy. 💚💪🏼