Can you believe it is already September? The summer went so quickly. We hope you had a good time with the children and have made some positive memories whilst being off together. Transitioning back to school can be tricky for many children in care. It can often trigger insecure attachment style behaviours that are …
Why children in foster care might struggle this week Read More »
The age of the therapeutic school is upon us. Schools across England are changing practices and introducing a more reflective, whole-school, therapeutic approach to education. We are aware that the number of children struggling with ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) and childhood trauma is rising. We are also aware of the negative effects of social …
Therapeutic schools: Some quick wellbeing ideas Read More »
 Children struggling with trauma and adverse childhood experiences were already struggling emotionally before Covid-19. In an average classroom, the schools I was supporting had at least fifteen children struggling with their wellbeing in each class! Some children were struggling with anxiety others confidence or self-belief, some were in care, some had ADHD others had attachment …
5 tips to supporting children’s wellbeing when schools re-open Read More »
As I sit here writing this blog I can’t help but think about all of the teachers I have come across this half term who are struggling to teach and build positive relationships with some of the more vulnerable children in their classrooms, despite wanting to help them very much. These teachers are the inspiration …
With children and young people facing so many challenges to their wellbeing and mental health, having active strategies in the school environment to develop their emotional intelligence can make a real difference.
