Behaviour
The secret to understanding the behaviour and emotions of children in your class
Episode 4: The secret to understanding the behaviour and emotions of children in your class 2020 I am going...
Attention seeking behaviour explained and what to do!
How do you help a child who is displaying attention seeking behaviours? Maybe they are interrupting others, taking over or...
Why children in care might struggle after summer and how to help
Transitioning back to school can be tricky for many children, especially those in care. It can often trigger insecure attachment...
The therapeutic teacher: top tips
Mental health is hot on the agenda at the moment with many recognising that it is something their school needs...
Dealing with pupils who can’t settle: rethinking responses
This article was originally written for Head Teachers update As we know, increasing numbers of children are experiencing adversity. This...
Teaching mental health
As SATs approach, how can we teach children about their mental health and handling any pressure that they may...
How to stop intrusive thoughts
Have you experienced something difficult in your life? It might be a traumatic event, childhood trauma or just a really...
4 ways children manage stress that you might not know!
Episode 15: 4 ways children manage stress that you might not know! On today’s podcast, we are going to look...
Headteacher Update Podcast: Supporting vulnerable pupils – ACEs & trauma in the primary school
4 May 2022 Helen Frostick Shahana Knight and Dr Pooky Knightsmith This episode takes a practical look at how primary schools...
Playground fall-outs: Rethinking our responses
(Originally published on/ for Head Teachers Update) One of the most common behaviour scenarios in the primary school is when...