Early Intervention
This Early Intervention collection is intended to help schools and parents respond to potential mental health conditions in children. These articles, videos, and podcasts explore how parents and teaching staff can work together if they notice changes in the behaviour or the emotional wellbeing of a child.
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…
2nd Dec 2025
- Alis Rocca
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…
20th Nov 2025
- Dr Bettina Hohnen
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…
20th Nov 2025
- Rachel Adams-Constantine
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…
20th Nov 2025
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…
20th Nov 2025
- Dr Bettina Hohnen
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…
17th Jun 2025
Video: Early Intervention 2: How can the school help?
Parents can benefit from speaking to teaching staff so they can discuss the child from each of their different points of view. The school might suggest…
17th Jun 2025
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…
17th Jun 2025
- Alis Rocca
Video: Early Intervention 1: Does my child need help?
Teachers spend many hours with the children in their care and are well placed to notice if a child is struggling. To support a child, it’s advisable for…
24th Apr 2025
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…
23rd Apr 2025
- Rachel Adams-Constantine