Understand conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder in schools, recognise key behaviours, and learn practical strategies to support pupils and…
Explore the difference between equality and equity in schools, with insights from our podcast conversation on celebrating diversity. This piece shows how…
Explore what true inclusion means for neurodiverse and mentally diverse children. This piece looks at the barriers young people face, the impact of mental…
Neurodivergent children respond differently to anxiety and being in the classroom. Sian Williams gives us tips that can help teachers understand pupils…
Following our podcast conversation with Tier Blundell, this piece shares how unrecognised ADHD and racism led to his school exclusion, and how he went…
This article summarises the key points from our podcast episode with Lauren Whitaker, exploring how teachers and parents can celebrate diversity and support…
Learn how early intervention and emotional literacy can change children’s outcomes, inspired by themes in “Adolescence.” Explore why family connection,…
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…
In this 3-minute film, children talk about their difficulties with learning and how these make them feel.
It illustrates the importance of proactively…
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…
Teacher and educationist, Alis Rocca looks at the impact of school bullying on children and young people and shares insights from our conversations with…
Supporting a grieving pupil can feel daunting - especially when every child responds differently. With 1 in 29 children experiencing the death of a parent,…
Are you a teacher or educator looking for practical strategies to prevent, spot, and respond to bullying in schools? In this video, we share expert guidance…
In this film, Education Consultant Alis Rocca explains what we mean by the term and what teachers, schools and education professionals can do to support…
Certain students may experience difficulties with transitions, requiring adult guidance to begin tasks, while others might seem distracted or absorbed…
By providing young people with the tools to manage their stress, we can encourage them to take action themselves before they reach the point of feeling…
Children who have been exposed to a bereavement, parental divorce or separation, moving house and neighbourhood, family ill health, parental mental illness…
Neurodivergent children often struggle in traditional classroom settings - not because they can't learn, but because the environment wasn't designed for…
Some children are struggling with going to school, especially after a period of holiday time. Dr Jess Richardson gives tips on how parents can help if…
It is normal for young children to have worries but if these worries become intense and begin to impact their daily lives, it may be that they have an…
Teachers can support depressed children through careful observation, sensitive classroom adjustments, encouraging friendships, promoting healthy habits,…
This short film features real-life accounts of Anxiety experienced by young people. Through their words, we see the importance of early intervention by…
Smartphones and Addiction
Dopamine is a brain chemical associated with pleasure. It is released when we anticipate a reward—similar to the excitement before…
David Trickey, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Anna Freud Centre, offers advice to teaching staff faced with disclosures from children about traumatic…