--- title: 'Early Intervention' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention.md' date: '2026-06-17' description: "What are the early signs that a child might be struggling? Children don't always have the words to explain what they're feeling, so distress often shows up first as a change in behaviour rather than something they can name — withdrawal, irritability, trouble sleeping, or a sudden reluctance to join in. Recognising these shifts early, rather than waiting for things to reach a crisis point, gives children the best chance of getting the right support before difficulties take hold. Here, we help parents and school staff notice these changes together, understand what might be behind them, and respond with patience, consistency and care." --- # Early Intervention ### Filter by type: - [ Video ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention?type=Video) - [ Transcript ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention?type=Transcript) - [ Podcast ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention?type=Podcast) - [ Article ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention?type=Article) - [ Collection ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention?type=Collection) - [ Factsheet ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention?type=Factsheet) - [ All ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/building-trust-with-your-children/odd-image.jpg) ### Video: Building Trust with your children [Video: Building Trust with your children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/building-trust-with-your-children) Dr Bettina Hohnen on how to build trust Bettina Hohnen talks about the importance of building relationships within the family and helping a child to talk… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/life-of-a-senco/rachel-senco.jpg) ### Transcript: Life of a SENCO [Transcript: Life of a SENCO](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/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… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/transcript-building-trust-with-your-children/boy-on-swing02.jpg) ### Transcript: How to build trust with your children [Transcript: How to build trust with your children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/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… [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/empowering-children-the-role-of-early-intervention/Child-and-Food-Cropped-image.jpg) ### Podcast: Empowering children: the role of early intervention [Podcast: Empowering children: the role of early intervention](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/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… [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/how-children-build-meaning-through-play/maksym-kaharlytskyi-child-playing.jpg) ### Article: How Children Build Meaning Through Play [Article: How Children Build Meaning Through Play](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/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… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Lived Experience ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Lived%20Experience) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/beyond-the-label-navigating-neurodivergence-and-mental-health/Not-all-of-us-are-the-same.webp) ### Article: Beyond the label - navigating Neurodivergence and Mental Health [Article: Beyond the label - navigating Neurodivergence and Mental Health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/beyond-the-label-navigating-neurodivergence-and-mental-health) Andy Tolly discusses navigating autism, ADHD, and the 'cliff edge' of secondary school. Learn how the new SEND White Paper and National Inclusion Standards… [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Neurodivergence ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Neurodivergence) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/early-intervention-series/swimming.jpg) ### Collection: Early Intervention Films and Download [Collection: Early Intervention Films and Download](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/early-intervention-series) Nip in the Bud has produced four short early intervention films to explain the steps parents/carers can take to help a child who they suspect may be struggling… [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/navigating-neurodivergence-a-lived-experience-story/crayons-how-to-celebrate-neurodiversity.webp) ### Podcast: Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story [Podcast: Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/navigating-neurodivergence-a-lived-experience-story) Today I'm joined by a courageous young person who is sharing their lived experience of growing up with undiagnosed autism, ADHD and anxiety. In our conversation,… [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Stigma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Stigma) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Self Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Self%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/03.home-life/sleep-tips-for-parents/sleeptipsforparents.jpg) ### Factsheet: Sleep: Tips for Parents [Factsheet: Sleep: Tips for Parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/sleep-tips-for-parents) Discover practical tips to help your child sleep better [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Parenting ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Parenting) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/03.home-life/teaching-resilience-skills-to-children/resilience.webp) ### Article: Teaching resilience skills to children [Article: Teaching resilience skills to children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/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… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Emotional Learning ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Emotional%20Learning) [ Parenting ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Parenting) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/what-is-the-difference-between-equality-and-equity-in-schools/EqualityVsEquityIllustration.webp) ### Article: What is the difference between equality and equity in schools? [Article: What is the difference between equality and equity in schools?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/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… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/inclusion-for-every-neurodiverse-child/inclusion-for-neurodiverse-children.webp) ### Article: Inclusion for every neurodiverse child [Article: Inclusion for every neurodiverse child](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/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… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Stigma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Stigma) [ Neurodivergence ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Neurodivergence) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/03.home-life/how-can-i-talk-to-my-child-about-their-mental-health/talk-to-my-child-about-mental-health.webp) ### Article: How Can I Talk to My Child About Their Mental Health? [Article: How Can I Talk to My Child About Their Mental Health?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/how-can-i-talk-to-my-child-about-their-mental-health) Practical ideas for talking to your child about their feelings, building trust, and creating safe, calm spaces for honest conversations about mental h… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Emotional Learning ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Emotional%20Learning) [ Parenting ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Parenting) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/the-importance-of-early-intervention-my-story-of-an-adult-diagnosis-of-autism/Early-intervention-My-story.webp) ### Article: The Importance of Early Intervention: My Story of an Adult Diagnosis of Autism [Article: The Importance of Early Intervention: My Story of an Adult Diagnosis o…](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/the-importance-of-early-intervention-my-story-of-an-adult-diagnosis-of-autism) Discover the importance of early intervention through Jon’s powerful story of an adult autism diagnosis. Learn how missed support in childhood can shape… [ Stigma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Stigma) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Neurodivergence ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Neurodivergence) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Lived Experience ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Lived%20Experience) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/01.calming-techniques/validating-your-childs-feelings/Conduct-Disorders-film-clip.webp) ### Article: Validating your Child’s Feelings [Article: Validating your Child’s Feelings](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/calming-techniques/validating-your-childs-feelings) Explore how early empathy and open communication shape children’s long‑term emotional wellbeing. Learn why listening to small problems builds trust, strengthens… [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Calming Techniques ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Calming%20Techniques) [ Emotional Learning ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Emotional%20Learning) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/adolescence-how-could-early-intervention-have-changed-the-outcomes-of-real-life-experiences/Adolescence-image.webp) ### Article: “Adolescence”: How could Early Intervention have changed the outcomes of real life experiences? [Article: “Adolescence”: How could Early Intervention have changed the outcomes…](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/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,… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Environment ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Environment) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Emotional Learning ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Emotional%20Learning) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/06.environment/how-community-builds-resilience-and-purpose-in-mental-health/how-community-builds-resilience-sm.jpg) ### Article: Community and Resilience in Children’s Mental Health [Article: Community and Resilience in Children’s Mental Health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/environment/how-community-builds-resilience-and-purpose-in-mental-health) Discover how community strengthens children’s mental wellbeing, gaining insights from our podcast conversations with experts working with young refugees.… [ Environment ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Environment) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/what-is-child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs/what-is-CAHMS.webp) ### Article: What is Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)? [Article: What is Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/what-is-child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs) Learn what CAMHS is, how it supports children and young people with their mental health, and the different ways to access help in your local area. Find… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Support ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Support) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/when-to-get-professional-help-for-my-child/when-to-get-proffesional-help-for-my-child.webp) ### Article: When to Get Professional Help for My Child? [Article: When to Get Professional Help for My Child?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/when-to-get-professional-help-for-my-child) Learn the signs a child may need mental health support, how to talk to them, and when to seek professional help. Practical guidance for parents and ca… [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Parenting ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Parenting) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/supporting-children-with-adhd/How-we-care-for-our-neurodivergent-children.jpg) ### Factsheet: Supporting children with ADHD [Factsheet: Supporting children with ADHD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/supporting-children-with-adhd) 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… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Calming Techniques ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Calming%20Techniques) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/why-is-engagement-of-children-key-in-effective-learning/celebrating-diversity.webp) ### Podcast: Why is engagement of children key in effective learning? [Podcast: Why is engagement of children key in effective learning?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/why-is-engagement-of-children-key-in-effective-learning) As teachers, how do we know how all children learn and how to best teach in order to meet the needs of all? Barry Carpenter goes into some depth around… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Dyspraxia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyspraxia) [ Dyslexia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyslexia) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/how-can-we-support-mental-health-in-education/blowing-bubbles.jpg) ### Podcast: How can we support Mental Health in Education? [Podcast: How can we support Mental Health in Education?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/how-can-we-support-mental-health-in-education) I speak with Barry Carpenter on important themes in education, such as school curriculum, the impact of COVID on mental health, absenteeism, complex needs… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Dyspraxia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyspraxia) [ Dyslexia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyslexia) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/early-intervention-series/04.early-intervention-4-how-to-apply-for-an-ehcp/breathing.jpg) ### Video: Early Intervention 4: How to apply for an EHCP [Video: Early Intervention 4: How to apply for an EHCP](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/early-intervention-series/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… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/02.early-intervention/early-intervention-series/02.early-intervention-2-how-can-the-school-help/celebrating-diversity.webp) ### Video: Early Intervention 2: How can the school help? [Video: Early Intervention 2: How can the school help?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/early-intervention-series/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… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) - - 1 - [2](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/page:2) - --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Toolkit](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit.md) - Previous: [How Children Build Meaning Through Play](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/how-children-build-meaning-through-play.md) - Next: [Navigating SATS stress free](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/navigating-sats-stress-free.md) - Children: - [“Adolescence”: How could Early Intervention have changed the outcomes of real life experiences?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/adolescence-how-could-early-intervention-have-changed-the-outcomes-of-real-life-experiences.md) - [Building Trust with your children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/building-trust-with-your-children.md) - [Early Intervention Films and Download](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/early-intervention-series.md) - [Empowering children: the role of early intervention](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/empowering-children-the-role-of-early-intervention.md) - [How can we support Mental Health in Education?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/how-can-we-support-mental-health-in-education.md) - [How Children Build Meaning Through Play](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/how-children-build-meaning-through-play.md) - [Life of a SENCO](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/life-of-a-senco.md) - [The Importance of Early Intervention: My Story of an Adult Diagnosis of Autism](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/the-importance-of-early-intervention-my-story-of-an-adult-diagnosis-of-autism.md) - [The role of a SENCO](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/the-role-of-a-senco.md) - [How to build trust with your children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/transcript-building-trust-with-your-children.md) - [What is Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/what-is-child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs.md) - [When to Get Professional Help for My Child?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/when-to-get-professional-help-for-my-child.md) - [Why is engagement of children key in effective learning?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/why-is-engagement-of-children-key-in-effective-learning.md)