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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…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Podcast: Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story
Today I'm joined by a courageous young person who is sharing their lived experience of growing up with undiagnosed autism, ADHD and anxiety. In our conversation,…
Dr Bettina Hohnen
Specialising in working with parents and families in the context of neurodiversity, Bettina helps parents, teachers and professional teams create environments…
Published: 15th Apr 2026
Updated: 15th May 2026
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Updated: 15th May 2026
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Article: Beyond the label - navigating Neurodivergence and Mental Health
Andy Tolly discusses navigating autism, ADHD, and the 'cliff edge' of secondary school. Learn how the new SEND White Paper and National Inclusion Standards…
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…
Published: 31st Mar 2026
Updated: 31st Mar 2026
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Updated: 31st 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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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…
Article: Inclusion for every neurodiverse child
Explore what true inclusion means for neurodiverse and mentally diverse children. This piece looks at the barriers young people face, the impact of mental…
Published: 16th Nov 2022
Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Article: How Can I Talk to My Child About Their Mental Health?
Practical ideas for talking to your child about their feelings, building trust, and creating safe, calm spaces for honest conversations about mental h…
Published: 26th Nov 2025
Updated: 4th Mar 2026
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Updated: 4th Mar 2026
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Article: The Importance of Early Intervention: My Story of an Adult Diagnosis of Autism
Discover the importance of early intervention through Jon’s powerful story of an adult autism diagnosis. Learn how missed support in childhood can shape…
Published: 15th Jan 2023
Updated: 3rd Mar 2026
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Updated: 3rd Mar 2026
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Article: Validating your Child’s Feelings
Explore how early empathy and open communication shape children’s long‑term emotional wellbeing. Learn why listening to small problems builds trust, strengthens…
Published: 6th Jun 2023
Updated: 3rd Mar 2026
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Updated: 3rd Mar 2026
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Article: “Adolescence”: How could Early Intervention have changed the outcomes of real life experiences?
Learn how early intervention and emotional literacy can change children’s outcomes, inspired by themes in “Adolescence.” Explore why family connection,…
Published: 28th Mar 2025
Updated: 3rd Mar 2026
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Updated: 3rd Mar 2026
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Article: How Community Builds Resilience and Purpose in Mental Health
Discover how community strengthens children’s mental wellbeing, gaining insights from our podcast conversations with experts working with young refugees.…
Published: 11th May 2025
Updated: 2nd Mar 2026
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Updated: 2nd Mar 2026
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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…
Published: 29th May 2020
Updated: 26th Feb 2026
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Updated: 26th Feb 2026
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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…
Published: 26th Nov 2025
Updated: 18th Feb 2026
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Updated: 18th Feb 2026
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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…
Published: 17th Sep 2025
Updated: 14th Feb 2026
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Updated: 14th Feb 2026
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Professor Dennis Ougrin
Professor Dennis Ougrin is a prominent child and adolescent psychiatrist and an academic, holding a professorship at Queen Mary University of London and…
Published: 8th Dec 2025
Updated: 8th Dec 2025
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Updated: 8th Dec 2025
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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: 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…
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…
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…
Professor Barry Carpenter
He has been awarded an OBE and CBE by the Queen for services to children with Special Needs. In 2017 he was entered into “Who’s Who” in acknowledgement…
Published: 2nd Jun 2025
Updated: 1st Jul 2025
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Updated: 1st Jul 2025
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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…
Published: 17th Jun 2025
Updated: 19th Jun 2025
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Updated: 19th Jun 2025
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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…
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…
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