--- title: 'Samantha Wrightson' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/samantha-wrightson' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/samantha-wrightson.md' date: '2026-09-16' --- ![Samantha Wrightson](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/blackandwhite-wedding-play.jpg) Nip in the Bud Trustee # Samantha Wrightson ![Samantha Wrightson](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/samantha-wrightson/samantha-wrightson.webp)## Samantha Wrightson ### Executive Film Producer Samantha Wrightson is an Executive Producer of film and television. She has produced and directed over 100 hours of documentaries and factual entertainment for BBC, ITV, Channel 4, The History Channel and UKTV. As an Executive Producer, she has developed and sold formats around the world. Samantha’s short films have been shown in over 50 countries, winning Official Selection for Sundance, Best Film awards at Paris, San Francisco, Austin and Palm Springs. In addition to her roles in film and television, Samantha has worked in the arts, producing educational films for Senate House Library, World Monument Fund and Stowe House, as well as producing for BBC New Talent, and The Birds Eye View Comedy Lab. Samantha is very interested in the topic of mental health in primary school children and is currently governor of a primary school. ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/building-trust-with-your-children/odd-image.jpg) ### Video: Building Trust with your children [Video: Building Trust with your children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/building-trust-with-your-children) Dr Bettina Hohnen on how to build trust Bettina Hohnen talks about the importance of building relationships within the family and helping a child to talk… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/03.online-harm/01.a-stolen-childhood-smartphone-free-childhood/smartphone-1200x600.webp) ### Video: A Stolen Childhood [Video: A Stolen Childhood](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm/a-stolen-childhood-smartphone-free-childhood) Dangers of Smartphones and Social Media In this film experts including Dr. Susie Davies from Papaya Parents examine the dangers of Smartphones and Social… [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Online Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Online%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/01.calming-techniques/the-power-of-kindness/screen-free-time.jpg) ### Video: The power of kindness [Video: The power of kindness](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/calming-techniques/the-power-of-kindness) A random act of kindness is something really simple that you can do to bring joy into somebody else's life. [ Calming Techniques ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Calming%20Techniques) [ Emotional Learning ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Emotional%20Learning) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/living-with-adhd/debbie-adhd.jpg) ### Video: Living with ADHD - Debbie's Story [Video: Living with ADHD - Debbie's Story](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/living-with-adhd) In this film, Debbie explores how an earlier diagnosis could have helped her receive the right support and understanding in school. [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Lived Experience ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Lived%20Experience) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/03.home-life/tips-for-parents/adhd-tips-for-parents-and-carers/Conduct-Disorders-10-1-e1685367096389.jpg) ### Video: ADHD: Tips for parents and carers [Video: ADHD: Tips for parents and carers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/tips-for-parents/adhd-tips-for-parents-and-carers) This film sees Dr Sian Williams give parents and carers of a child with ADHD support that reflects how their brain works, with empathy and understandi… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/helping-pupils-settle-after-holidays-and-transitions/how-to-help-an-anxious-child.jpg) ### Video: Helping pupils settle after holidays and transitions [Video: Helping pupils settle after holidays and transitions](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/helping-pupils-settle-after-holidays-and-transitions) Alis Rocca talks about how schools can support children who are struggling with anxiety or their mental health [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Calming Techniques ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Calming%20Techniques) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/tips-for-teachers/how-to-support-a-pupil-with-disordered-eating/children-cooking-how-to-help-fussy-eaters.webp) ### Video: How to support a pupil with disordered eating [Video: How to support a pupil with disordered eating](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/how-to-support-a-pupil-with-disordered-eating) In this short, practical film, Dr Sian Williams provides evidence-based guidance for teachers, school staff, and pastoral teams on how to support a pupil… [ Eating Disorders ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Eating%20Disorders) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/tips-for-teachers/supporting-a-pupil-who-is-self-harming/loneliness-and-secrecy-fuel-self-harm.webp) ### Video: Supporting a pupil who is self-harming [Video: Supporting a pupil who is self-harming](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/supporting-a-pupil-who-is-self-harming) Dr Sian Williams, a practitioner specialising in trauma, provides practical guidance for recognising and responding to signs of distress in young peop… [ Self Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Self%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/supporting-pupils-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa/ebsa%20parents.jpg) ### Video: Supporting pupils with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) [Video: Supporting pupils with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/supporting-pupils-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa) Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is not a matter of defiance or poor behaviour, but a response to intense anxiety and emotional distress that… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/tips-for-teachers/adhd-in-children-tips-for-teachers/Conduct-Disorders-10-1-e1685367096389.jpg) ### Video: ADHD in children - Tips for teachers [Video: ADHD in children - Tips for teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/adhd-in-children-tips-for-teachers) Neurodivergent children respond differently to anxiety and being in the classroom. Sian Williams gives us tips that can help teachers understand pupils… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/03.dyslexia/understanding-dyslexia-with-marcia-brissett-bailey/dyslexia-in-children.jpg) ### Video: Understanding Dyslexia with Marcia Brissett Bailey [Video: Understanding Dyslexia with Marcia Brissett Bailey](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyslexia/understanding-dyslexia-with-marcia-brissett-bailey) Marcia Brissett-Bailey (author of "Black, brilliant and Dyslexic") shares her experiences with the intersectionality of the issues she's faced and how… [ Dyslexia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyslexia) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/03.home-life/how-to-help-your-child-sleep/sian%20sleep.png) ### Video: How to help your child sleep [Video: How to help your child sleep](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/how-to-help-your-child-sleep) This film sees Dr Sian Williams give parents and carers with a child who is struggling to sleep. 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It illustrates the importance of proactively… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Dyspraxia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyspraxia) [ Dyslexia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyslexia) [ OCD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:OCD) [ ODD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ODD) [ Dyscalculia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyscalculia) [ Tourettes ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Tourettes) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/04.grief-and-loss/supporting-your-pupils-through-grief/Grief_Teachers_Preview.jpg) ### Video: Supporting your pupils through grief [Video: Supporting your pupils through grief](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/grief-and-loss/supporting-your-pupils-through-grief) Whether a child in your class is sad, angry, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or appears “absolutely fine”, this guide will help you create safety, communicate… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) [ Grief ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Grief) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/03.home-life/tips-for-parents/supporting-your-child-through-grief/grief_parents_preview-1.jpg) ### Video: Supporting your child through grief [Video: Supporting your child through grief](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/tips-for-parents/supporting-your-child-through-grief) In this video, with Dr Sian Williams, we share 8 compassionate, practical tips to help you support a child after a death, using clear language, emotional… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) [ Grief ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Grief) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/tips-for-teachers/bullying-at-school/some-children-dont-show-signs-of-bullying01.jpg) ### Video: Bullying at School [Video: Bullying at School](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/bullying-at-school) This film provides practical strategies and expert guidance to help educators prevent, identify, and respond to bullying in schools. Drawing on evidence-based… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/responding-to-school-anxiety-for-teachers/Emotionally-based-school-avoidance.webp) ### Video: Responding to School Anxiety for Teachers [Video: Responding to School Anxiety for Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/responding-to-school-anxiety-for-teachers) For many children, school can feel daunting and cause a range of anxieties which can sometimes be understood as Emotional-Based School Avoidance (EBSA).… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/03.home-life/tips-for-parents/school-phobia-or-ebsa-tips-for-parents/back-to-school-stategies.jpg) ### Video: School Phobia or EBSA: Tips for Parents [Video: School Phobia or EBSA: Tips for Parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/tips-for-parents/school-phobia-or-ebsa-tips-for-parents) We explore what school phobia and Emotionally-Based School Avoidance really mean and how to recognise why it may be happening. [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/03.home-life/tips-for-parents/tips-for-parents-on-smartphones-and-social-media/smartphone-1200x600.webp) ### Video: Tips for Parents on SmartPhones and Social Media [Video: Tips for Parents on SmartPhones and Social Media](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/tips-for-parents/tips-for-parents-on-smartphones-and-social-media) It’s normal for most children to have a smartphone these days, but it can be hard to know how to keep them safe online when technology is always evolving.… [ Online Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Online%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/01.calming-techniques/a-week-of-mindfulness-tips/tip-7-art-is-all-around-us-connecting-in-nature/screen-free-time.jpg) ### Video: Tip 7: Art is all around us – Connecting in Nature [Video: Tip 7: Art is all around us – Connecting in Nature](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/calming-techniques/a-week-of-mindfulness-tips/tip-7-art-is-all-around-us-connecting-in-nature) Research shows that taking care of someone or something else has enormous effects on our own sense of agency and value. 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