Podcast: Executive Functions: How Parents and Teachers Can Help
We discuss the executive function framework and how we can learn to develop children’s skills, setting them up for life to be more effective both as learners…
Podcast: Age-Appropriate Parenting: A Developmental Guide
We discuss the four phases of being a parent and what to know at these key times in your child’s development. We also discuss the circle of security approach…
Podcast: Friendships & Executive Function
We talk about helping our children in their friendships and social connections, and the challenges of screens and the online landscape.
Podcast: How the latest research in neuroscience will improve your teaching
We discuss how teachers step into a child’s life as an attachment figure. Dr Bettina Hohnen explains the importance of building relationships to understand…
Video: Feelings Wheel for Teachers
Alis Rocca, headteacher, mindfulness coach and yoga instructor, talks about how, as teachers, parents, and carers of young children, we can use a Feelings…
Article: Barriers to learning: why children might not be engaged in school
Explore the many reasons children may struggle to engage at school, from sensory overwhelm and neurodivergent needs to anxiety, bullying and life stresses.…
Factsheet: Can children be depressed?
What to do if you think your child or a child you are caring for is depressed. Signs and symptoms to watch out for, when to refer for extra help, and how…
Transcript: Autism in the Classroom: Tips for Teachers
A series of tips on how to help autistic children in your classroom or school. Autistic children can thrive with the right help, but they may experience…
Podcast: Girls and Autism with Professor Barry Carpenter
Early diagnosis and spotting the signs that a girl may have autism is key, and Professor Barry Carpenter shares helpful ways to recognise these and respond…
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…
Factsheet: Stigma and discrimination
Mental health-related stigma and discrimination happen when people treat someone unfairly or think less of them because the person has a mental health…