The films, articles, factsheets and podcasts below have been prepared to help teachers and school staff with children who may be struggling with school life, have a diagnosis of neurodivergence, or may be showing symptoms of a potential mental health condition.
Help for Teachers and Educators
School Life
All of our films, articles and podcasts that are aimed at helping teachers and educators
Factsheet: Conduct Disorder: Tips For Teachers
Understand conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder in schools, recognise key behaviours, and learn practical strategies to support pupils and…
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
Article: 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…
Tips for Teachers
Dr Sian Williams gives practical, compassionate strategies for teachers supporting children with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Published: 29th Apr 2026
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
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Updated: 29th Apr 2026
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Video: Anxious pupils: tips for teachers
Dr Sian Williams delivers tips for teachers dealing with anxious pupils: how to reassure them and create a calming environment.
Video: Autism Spectrum: Tips for Teachers
Dr Sian Williams speaks about strategies and tips for teachers with autistic pupils in the classroom
Article: 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…
Published: 16th Nov 2022
Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Video: How to recognise symptoms of ADHD in children
This film explains how to recognise ADHD symptoms in children and what you can do to help them.
Published: 24th Sep 2018
Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Video: ADHD in children - Tips for teachers
Neurodivergent children respond differently to anxiety and being in the classroom. Sian Williams gives us tips that can help teachers understand pupils…
Article: From Exclusion to Oxford: Tier Blundell’s mission to reduce school exclusions in the UK
Following our podcast conversation with Tier Blundell, this piece shares how unrecognised ADHD and racism led to his school exclusion, and how he went…
Article: Homeschooling and Neurodiversity: Scott Mair’s Family Story
Following our podcast conversation with father of seven, Scott Mair, this piece explores his family’s journey through bullying, supporting neurodivergent…
Article: How to help teachers and parents to celebrate diversity and inclusion
This article summarises the key points from our podcast episode with Lauren Whitaker, exploring how teachers and parents can celebrate diversity and support…
Article: “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,…
Published: 28th Mar 2025
Updated: 3rd Mar 2026
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Updated: 3rd Mar 2026
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Article: Overcoming barriers to learning
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…
Published: 5th Feb 2023
Updated: 24th Feb 2026
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Updated: 24th Feb 2026
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Video: Breaking down barriers to learning
In this 3-minute film, children talk about their difficulties with learning and how these make them feel.
It illustrates the importance of proactively…
Published: 19th Feb 2023
Updated: 24th Feb 2026
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Updated: 24th Feb 2026
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Factsheet: PTSD in children - Tips for Teachers
When a child in your class is living with PTSD, your role as a trusted, consistent adult matters more than you might realise. Here's how you can help.
Factsheet: 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…
Published: 17th Sep 2025
Updated: 14th Feb 2026
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Updated: 14th Feb 2026
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Article: A father’s experience with school bullying
Teacher and educationist, Alis Rocca looks at the impact of school bullying on children and young people and shares insights from our conversations with…
Video: Supporting your pupils through grief
Supporting a grieving pupil can feel daunting - especially when every child responds differently. With 1 in 29 children experiencing the death of a parent,…
Video: Bullying at School
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…
Video: Responding to School Anxiety for Teachers
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…
Video: Autism: Tips for Teachers
Certain students may experience difficulties with transitions, requiring adult guidance to begin tasks, while others might seem distracted or absorbed…
Article: Helping young people manage stress
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…
Published: 31st Oct 2022
Updated: 17th Jan 2026
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Updated: 17th Jan 2026
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Video: Depressive Symptoms: Tips for Teachers
Children who have been exposed to a bereavement, parental divorce or separation, moving house and neighbourhood, family ill health, parental mental illness…