Behaviour
Why do children run away or refuse to do things?
Do you have a child or young person who run’s away, shuts down or refuses to do things, maybe at...
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...
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...
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...
Teaching mental health
As SATs approach, how can we teach children about their mental health and handling any pressure that they may...
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...
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...
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...
Mental health: Classroom ideas to help pupils develop self-expression and self-regulation
This article was originally written for head teachers update magazine Helping children learn how to express themselves is crucial...
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...