Podcast: Supporting Pupils with Tourette Syndrome
What is Tourette Syndrome, and how might it present? How can teachers support a child with TS, and where can they find information and advice?
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Podcast: How can parents support children who struggle with going to school?
I speak to clinical psychologist Dr Naomi Fisher on supporting children through (EBSA), and how teachers and parents can meet the developmental needs of…
Podcast: Why is engagement of children key in effective learning?
As teachers, how do we know how all children learn and how to best teach in order to meet the needs of all? Barry Carpenter goes into some depth around…
Podcast: How can we support Mental Health in Education?
I speak with Barry Carpenter on important themes in education, such as school curriculum, the impact of COVID on mental health, absenteeism, complex needs…
Podcast: ADHD and ADD: A Conversation with Education Professional Lisa Tills
In today's episode, we talk about supporting children with Special educational needs with a focus on ADHD and ADD with Lisa Tills. Lisa has worked in…
Podcast: What do I need to know about Dyslexia to support children?
Sarah Evans speaks about the visual mind, the importance of movement and barefoot running to positively impact working memory and shares a variety of resources…
Article: My experience of being neuro-divergent
Neurodiversity can affect people in different ways from childhood right through to adulthood. **Sarah Nabarro** shares her own experience of being Neurodivergent…
Podcast: How and why should schools celebrate diversity
In today's episode, we will explore celebrating Neurodiversity and strategies to support neurodiverse children attending mainstream primary schools and…
Podcast: How the latest research in neuroscience will improve your teaching
We discuss how teachers step into a child’s life as an attachment figure. Dr Bettina Hohnen explains the importance of building relationships to understand…
Podcast: Executive Functions: How Parents and Teachers Can Help
We discuss the executive function framework and how we can learn to develop children’s skills, setting them up for life to be more effective both as learners…
Podcast: Friendships & Executive Function
We talk about helping our children in their friendships and social connections, and the challenges of screens and the online landscape.
Podcast: Age-Appropriate Parenting: A Developmental Guide
We discuss the four phases of being a parent and what to know at these key times in your child’s development. We also discuss the circle of security approach…
Transcript: Emotions Wheel to help children
In this video, Alice Rocca - a headteacher, life coach, and education consultant - discusses the importance of understanding children’s emotions and feelings…
Transcript: Colour Coding your emotions
In the video of this transcript, headteacher Alis Rocca talks about helping children understand and manage their emotions to support good mental health.…
Video: Colour Coding Emotions for Children
How parents and children can better understand emotions through colour coding - a video they can watch together.
Video: Feelings Wheel for Teachers
Alis Rocca, headteacher, mindfulness coach and yoga instructor, talks about how, as teachers, parents, and carers of young children, we can use a Feelings…
Transcript: Breathing Techniques to help anxious children
Transcript of the film: "Kids Breathing Techniques"
Hello. I'm Alis Rocca.
I'm a headteacher and life coach and I work with children and families to help…
Article: Barriers to learning: why children might not be engaged in school
Explore the many reasons children may struggle to engage at school, from sensory overwhelm and neurodivergent needs to anxiety, bullying and life stresses.…
Article: 5 easy activities for children's wellbeing
This article highlights family activities that boost wellbeing and support mental health. Enjoy outdoor fun with a bike ride, garden treasure hunt, or…
Factsheet: Can children be depressed?
What to do if you think your child or a child you are caring for is depressed. Signs and symptoms to watch out for, when to refer for extra help, and how…
Podcast: How to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively
Bettina is a Clinical Psychologist, author and speaker working in the field of child mental health and neurodiversity. She works with parents, organisations…
Podcast: A Father’s Journey Through Severe Autism
In this episode we talk about all things fatherhood, how Alex has changed Damien’s life beyond recognition, the trials and the joys of their journey together.…
Podcast: The journey of treating OCD and BDD in children and young people
Dr Bruce Clark, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, shares his extensive experience supporting children and young people experiencing OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive…
Factsheet: Anxiety - Tips for Parents
Anxiety is an emotional alarm system that keeps us safe, but it can become unhelpful if we are anxious all the time. You can support children to find healthy…
Transcript: Growing up with Autism: Tylan's Story
I felt very alienated growing up.
At school, I just felt like I wasn't like anyone else, and like, there must be something wrong because I'm not understanding,…
Video: Damien talks about expectations for Dads of Autistic Children
The stress, demands and worry of parenting a child with additional needs can be tough and can test the most resilient of parents. Damien talks to the Nip…
Transcript: Autism in the Classroom: Tips for Teachers
A series of tips on how to help autistic children in your classroom or school. Autistic children can thrive with the right help, but they may experience…
Video: Recognising autism in children
Discovering how to recognise and support an autistic child can open new doors of understanding and connection. **Autism Spectrum Condition** (ASC) is a…
Transcript: 5 year on: Life on the Autism Spectrum
So here we are five years on, aren't we from the first film.
Charlie hadn't seen that until we had a look at it last night, but he enjoyed seeing himself…
Dr Ken Greaves
Supporting children and families with neurodiversity, emotional wellbeing and complex educational needs.