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Article: Navigating SATS stress free
For many Year 6 pupils, May doesn't just bring the promise of summer — it brings the worry of SATs. While a small amount of positive stress can be a motivator,…
Factsheet: Practical classroom tips for neurodivergence and mental health
Here are some simple tips to help accommodate the different needs of children in the classroom
Article: Building great schools
Developing the inclusivity of vulnerable children by using the word ‘underserved’ rather than ‘disadvantaged’, bringing the onus of change on adults in…
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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Factsheet: Let's Connect: A Classroom Guide
In our film "Let's Connect" we collaborated with Chickenshed, an inclusive theatre company that creates theatre, runs outreach projects, and education…
Published: 15th Jun 2021
Updated: 20th May 2026
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Updated: 20th May 2026
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Factsheet: Strategies to support children's wellbeing
This fact sheet was prepared during the COVID-19 pandemic however still provides many useful strategies for teachers to support children's mental health…
Published: 15th Jun 2020
Updated: 20th May 2026
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Updated: 20th May 2026
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Podcast: The silent cost of exclusion
Research shows that children from marginalised groups, particularly those from black Caribbean backgrounds and those with neurodivergent profiles like…
Podcast: Transforming Education with Rachel MacFarlane
Rachel Macfarlane emphasises the importance of equity, diversity, and building strong relationships with students and families. Rachel discusses the challenges…
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: How connection weaves mental strength
Human connection strengthens mental health. It is the golden thread weaving through every experience; it is the fundamental element that helps to foster…
Lauren Whitaker
Lauren Whitaker has been a teaching assistant, a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) and a special educational needs manager, working in schools for…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Video: A Stolen Childhood – Smartphone Free Childhood
Smartphones and social media can present a number of challenges for teachers and other professionals caring for children.
Factsheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Tips For Teachers
How can teachers help ADHD pupils thrive in the classroom?
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: 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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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…
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…
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: 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: Anxious pupils: tips for teachers
Dr Sian Williams delivers tips for teachers dealing with anxious pupils: how to reassure them and create a calming environment.
Video: Autism Spectrum: Tips for Teachers
Dr Sian Williams speaks about strategies and tips for teachers with autistic pupils in the classroom
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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Video: How to recognise symptoms of ADHD in children
This film explains how to recognise ADHD symptoms in children and what you can do to help them.
Published: 24th Sep 2018
Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Video: ADHD in children - Tips for teachers
Neurodivergent children respond differently to anxiety and being in the classroom. Sian Williams gives us tips that can help teachers understand pupils…
Article: From Exclusion to Oxford: Tier Blundell’s mission to reduce school exclusions in the UK
Following our podcast conversation with Tier Blundell, this piece shares how unrecognised ADHD and racism led to his school exclusion, and how he went…
Article: How to help teachers and parents to celebrate diversity and inclusion
This article summarises the key points from our podcast episode with Lauren Whitaker, exploring how teachers and parents can celebrate diversity and support…
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: Overcoming barriers to learning
By creating safe spaces where children, teachers and parents can listen to each other, we can show young people that learning isn’t just about the curriculum…
Published: 5th Feb 2023
Updated: 24th Feb 2026
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Updated: 24th Feb 2026
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