Understanding a child's struggles is only half the picture - effective support requires the right tools at the right time. These resources give you practical techniques for calming anxious moments, guidance on stepping in early before problems escalate, and proven strategies tailored to your role as parent or teacher. Each approach is grounded in what actually works, offering you confidence when a child needs you most.
Techniques and Tips to help children
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Once you understand what a child is experiencing, the next step is knowing how to help. This collection offers practical, evidence-based strategies you can use right away - whether you're responding to immediate distress, building longer-term resilience, or creating supportive environments at home and school.
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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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Tips for Teachers
Dr Sian Williams gives practical, compassionate strategies for teachers supporting children with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.
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: 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…
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…
Early Intervention
This Early Intervention collection is intended to help schools and parents respond to potential mental health conditions in children. These articles, videos,…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
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A week of mindfulness tips
Headteacher and Educational Consultant Alis Rocca discusses emotional well-being tips for parents and teachers.
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Video: 2. The importance of expectations
Actor and comedian Sharon Horgan explains how to introduce simple rules that can be applied to everyone in the household.
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Video: The power of kindness
A random act of kindness is something really simple that you can do to bring joy into somebody else's life.
Video: 1. Staying positive
Academy Award-winning actor Olivia Colman explains the importance of looking after yourself and staying connected with others, to ensure you look after…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Families under Pressure
‘Families Under Pressure’ is a series of 12 videos featuring parenting tips and guidance on how to respond when children are misbehaving, and how to build…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Article: How Yoga Supports Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
Discover how yoga supports children’s mental health through movement, breath and nature. Learn simple poses, mindfulness tips and ways to build calm, confidence…
Video: 11. Managing Negative Feelings
Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh talks through a calming toolkit for your child and explains how to encourage children to reflect on their emotions.
Published: 20th May 2020
Updated: 2nd Apr 2026
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Updated: 2nd Apr 2026
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Published: 31st Mar 2026
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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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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Video: 09. Improving communication
Television presenter Alex Jones provides advice on active listening with your child, how to address misinformation, and the importance of staying calm…
Published: 20th May 2020
Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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Video: 10. Coping with anxiety
Actor David Harewood explains how to reduce your child’s unhelpful thoughts and behaviours when they’re anxious to limit their worry.
Published: 20th May 2020
Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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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