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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...

Introducing wellbeing in the classroom

September is here and schools everywhere are probably at their most creative in this first term. The focus will be...

How to calm down after a nightmare

Have you had a nightmare or are you struggling with nightmares? Having a nightmare can be really scary and feel...

How to manage stress after a difficult experience

What is stress and what can you do to manage it better? In this video we will talk about how...

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...

What do you do to look after YOU?

If you work with the children or have your own children then you know how emotionally draining it can be....

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...

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...

Sleeping after a traumatic event ( for you!)

Have you been through something traumatic in your life? Maybe you have been through something difficult or challenging for a...

Therapeutic schools: Some quick wellbeing ideas

The age of the therapeutic school is upon us. Schools across England are changing practices and introducing a more reflective,...