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Factsheet: Anxiety: Tips For Teachers
Learn how to recognise anxiety in children, understand common signs in the classroom, and discover practical strategies to help pupils feel calmer and…
Factsheet: Supporting Children After Trauma
Learn how trauma affects children, recognise common reactions, and discover practical ways to support recovery through safety, routine, and emotional …
Factsheet: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Tips For Teachers
Learn how to recognise OCD in children, understand obsessions and compulsions, and discover practical ways teachers can support pupils in the classroo…
Published: 25th Mar 2026
Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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How to support dyslexic children
Understand what dyslexia is, recognise key signs in children of all ages, and learn how to support learning differences and build confidence at home and…
Published: 25th Mar 2026
Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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Article: Teaching resilience skills to children
Discover why resilience skills matter for children’s mental health, how they help manage anxiety and stress, and practical ways to build emotional strength…
Published: 11th Dec 2020
Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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Factsheet: Movement for mental health in schools
The importance of movement for children's mental health, with easy tips for implementing it.
Published: 16th Jun 2020
Updated: 24th Mar 2026
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Updated: 24th Mar 2026
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Article: What is oppositional defiant disorder?
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is the main type of Conduct Disorder in children aged ten years and under. It is characterised by repetitive and persistent…
Published: 16th Jun 2020
Updated: 24th Mar 2026
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Updated: 24th Mar 2026
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Podcast: Interview with Kitty Nabarro
Alis Rocca talks to the co-founder of Nip in the Bud, Kitty Nabarro. Kitty co-founded Nip in the Bud together with her husband, Daniel, in 2015 and is…
Article: Recognising ADHD In Children
Learn how to recognise ADHD in children, understand key symptoms like inattention and impulsivity, and find practical ways for parents and teachers to…
Factsheet: Identifying Depression at School: Tips For Teachers
Learn the key symptoms of depression in children, how it presents at different ages, and practical steps teachers can take to support pupils and seek help…
Article: Back to school anxiety – what to look for and how to help
Worried about back-to-school anxiety? Learn the signs to watch for, understand your child’s fears, and discover practical ways to support a smoother return…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Nip in the bud Videos
The films below have been prepared to help teachers and parents with children who may have a diagnosis, may be showing symptoms of a potential mental health…
Published: 10th Sep 2025
Updated: 21st Mar 2026
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Updated: 21st Mar 2026
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Toolkit
Once you understand what a child is experiencing, the next step is knowing how to help. This collection offers practical, evidence-based strategies you…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Video: 09. Improving communication
Television presenter Alex Jones provides advice on active listening with your child, how to address misinformation, and the importance of staying calm…
Published: 20th May 2020
Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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Video: 10. Coping with anxiety
Actor David Harewood explains how to reduce your child’s unhelpful thoughts and behaviours when they’re anxious to limit their worry.
Published: 20th May 2020
Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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Factsheet: PTSD in Children
Learn how trauma can affect children and young people, recognise signs of PTSD, and understand when to seek help and effective treatments like trauma-focused…
Factsheet: Conduct Disorder: Tips For Teachers
Understand conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder in schools, recognise key behaviours, and learn practical strategies to support pupils and…
Podcast: Trauma-informed practice and supporting young refugees
Alis Rocca talks to Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy, a Brighton-based counsellor passionate about supporting young refugees and asylum seekers. How can we prepare…
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Svetlana Scheck-Robinz is a Brighton-based counsellor dedicated to supporting children and young adults.
Published: 8th Dec 2025
Updated: 12th Mar 2026
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Updated: 12th Mar 2026
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Video: Feeling unsure about therapy? Here's what you need to know
Most of our films are made for parents and school staff. This one is different. Created by the UK Trauma Council, it speaks directly to young people who…
Published: 7th Dec 2022
Updated: 12th Mar 2026
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Updated: 12th Mar 2026
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Video: 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
Article: Five ways to support your child’s mental health while home learning
Home learning can be challenging for children and parents alike. This piece shares five supportive ways to protect your child’s mental health — from listening…
Published: 22nd Jan 2021
Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Article: Why eating disorders in young children are easy to miss
Eating disorders can affect even very young children, often long before weight changes appear. This piece explores early behavioural signs, the risks for…
Article: Mental Health Support for Parents
Parents supporting a child with mental health difficulties also need care and understanding. This piece explores practical ways to look after your own…
Published: 28th Jul 2020
Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Article: Trauma in Children
Trauma affects children in many different ways, and it’s their experience-not the event itself-that determines the impact. This piece explores common signs…
Published: 16th Apr 2023
Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Article: What is the difference between equality and equity in schools?
Explore the difference between equality and equity in schools, with insights from our podcast conversation on celebrating diversity. This piece shows how…
Video: 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…
Video: 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…
Video: Supporting pupils with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Dr Sian Williams discusses EBSA through a compassionate, evidence-informed lens to help educators, SEN and inclusion teams, psychologists, pastoral and…