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Article: What is Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)?
Learn what CAMHS is, how it supports children and young people with their mental health, and the different ways to access help in your local area. Find…
26th Feb 2026
- Nip in the Bud
Article: When to Get Professional Help for My Child?
Learn the signs a child may need mental health support, how to talk to them, and when to seek professional help. Practical guidance for parents and ca…
18th Feb 2026
- Nip in the Bud
Factsheet: Supporting children with ADHD
We can think of ADHD as a lifelong neurotype that shapes how someone thinks, feels, and responds to the world. It is not a flaw; it's a different processing…
14th Feb 2026
- Nip in the Bud
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…
4th Dec 2025
- Alis Rocca with Professor Barry Carpenter
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…
4th Dec 2025
- Alis Rocca with Professor Barry Carpenter
Podcast: Empowering children: the role of early intervention
Alis Rocca speaks with Vanessa Longley, the Chief Executive of Chance UK, about the critical importance of early intervention in children’s mental hea…
2nd Dec 2025
- Alis Rocca with Vanessa Longley
Transcript: Building Trust with your children
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…
20th Nov 2025
- Dr Bettina Hohnen
Transcript: Life of a SENCO
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…
20th Nov 2025
- Rachel Adams-Constantine
Article: How Children Build Meaning Through Play
This article explores Olive Austin’s teaching journey and her belief in play as essential to early childhood development. Through a conversation with her…
20th Nov 2025
- Nip in the Bud
Video: Building Trust with your children
Dr Bettina Hohnen talks about the importance of building relationships within the family and helping a child to talk about their feelings and managing…
20th Nov 2025
- Dr Bettina Hohnen
Factsheet: Early Intervention Films and Download
Nip in the Bud has produced four short early intervention films to explain the steps parents/carers can take to help a child who they suspect may be struggling…
19th Jun 2025
- Nip in the Bud
Video: Early Intervention 4: How to apply for an EHCP
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…
17th Jun 2025
- Alis Rocca with Rachel Adams-Constantine
Video: Early Intervention 3: How can the GP help?
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…
17th Jun 2025
- Alis Rocca
Video: Early Intervention 2: How can the school help?
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…
17th Jun 2025
- Alis Rocca with Rachel Adams-Constantine
Video: Early Intervention 1: Does my child need help?
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…
24th Apr 2025
- Alis Rocca with Dr Bettina Hohnen
Video: The role of a SENCO
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…
23rd Apr 2025
- Nip in the Bud with Rachel Adams-Constantine