Alis Rocca speaks with Vanessa Longley, the Chief Executive of Chance UK, about the critical importance of early intervention in children’s mental hea…
Parents know if there's a problem
It's very normal to have highs and lows of emotions throughout our lives, so at what point do you say "This is a real…
As a SENCO Rachel sees her role as advocating for vulnerable children. Although often parents are the first to spot some concerning signs, sometimes it’s…
This article explores Olive Austin’s teaching journey and her belief in play as essential to early childhood development. Through a conversation with her…
Dr Bettina Hohnen talks about the importance of building relationships within the family and helping a child to talk about their feelings and managing…
If the discussion between parents, the school and the GP establish that the child has special needs, this film explains how the parents, SENCO and Teacher…
Dr Julia Thomas explains the kind of symptoms the parent might see in a child who might have a mental health condition. And why it’s important to, as soon…
Parents can benefit from speaking to teaching staff so they can discuss the child from each of their different points of view. The school might suggest…
Teachers spend many hours with the children in their care and are well placed to notice if a child is struggling. To support a child, it’s advisable for…
Parents may be the first to spot some concerning signs, but sometimes it’s the teacher or the SENCO who might notice something in a child and want to bring…