--- title: 'School Life' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life.md' date: '2025-04-22' description: "How can school staff recognise and respond to a child's unmet needs? 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." --- # School Life ### Filter by type: - [ Article ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life?type=Article) - [ Factsheet ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life?type=Factsheet) - [ Transcript ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life?type=Transcript) - [ Podcast ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life?type=Podcast) - [ Video ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life?type=Video) - [ All ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/building-great-schools/great-schools.jpg) ### Article: Building great schools [Article: Building great schools](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/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… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/tips-for-teachers/adhd-in-children.webp) ### Tips for Teachers [Tips for Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers) Dr Sian Williams gives practical, compassionate strategies for teachers supporting children with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/how-to-help-your-adhd-child-transition-to-secondary/barriers-to-learning-blog.webp) ### Factsheet: How to help your adhd child transition to secondary [Factsheet: How to help your adhd child transition to secondary](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/how-to-help-your-adhd-child-transition-to-secondary) How to support your child during the transition to secondary school and how to help manage anxiety around exams. [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/teachers-adhd-transition-exam-tips/talking-about-neurodiversity.webp) ### Factsheet: The Teacher’s Guide to ADHD: Navigating Secondary School Transitions and Exams [Factsheet: The Teacher’s Guide to ADHD: Navigating Secondary School Transitions…](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/teachers-adhd-transition-exam-tips) Moving to secondary school and having to manage exams can be a source of anxiety and even lead to EBSA in pupils with ADHD; this factsheet has our tips… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) ![](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/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/03.toolkit/04.school-life/navigating-sats-stress-free/navigating-sats.webp) ### Article: Navigating SATS stress free [Article: Navigating SATS stress free](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/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,… [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/practical-classroom-tips-for-neurodivergence-and-mental-health/OCDStill005.jpg) ### Factsheet: Practical classroom tips for neurodivergence and mental health [Factsheet: Practical classroom tips for neurodivergence and mental health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/practical-classroom-tips-for-neurodivergence-and-mental-health) Here are some simple tips to help accommodate the different needs of children in the classroom [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Neurodivergence ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Neurodivergence) [ PTSD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:PTSD) [ OCD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:OCD) [ ODD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ODD) [ Conduct Disorder ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Conduct%20Disorder) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/lets-connect-a-classroom-guide/barriers-to-learning-22.jpg) ### Factsheet: Let's Connect: A Classroom Guide [Factsheet: Let's Connect: A Classroom Guide](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/lets-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… [ 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) [ Neurodivergence ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Neurodivergence) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/strategies-to-support-childrens-wellbeing/home-learning.webp) ### Factsheet: Strategies to support children's wellbeing [Factsheet: Strategies to support children's wellbeing](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/strategies-to-support-childrens-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… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/the-silent-cost-of-exclusion/tierblundell.webp) ### Podcast: The silent cost of exclusion [Podcast: The silent cost of exclusion](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/the-silent-cost-of-exclusion) Research shows that children from marginalised groups, particularly those from black Caribbean backgrounds and those with neurodivergent profiles like… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ 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) [ Neurodivergence ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Neurodivergence) [ Lived Experience ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Lived%20Experience) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/transforming-education-with-rachel-macfarlane/wayne-lee-sing-movement-for-mental-health.jpg) ### Podcast: Transforming Education with Rachel MacFarlane [Podcast: Transforming Education with Rachel MacFarlane](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/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… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Environment ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Environment) [ Stigma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Stigma) [ Neurodivergence ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Neurodivergence) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/how-connection-weaves-mental-strength/connection.jpg) ### Article: How connection weaves mental strength [Article: How connection weaves mental strength](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/how-connection-weaves-mental-strength) Human connection strengthens mental health. It is the golden thread weaving through every experience; it is the fundamental element that helps to foster… [ 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) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/03.online-harm/01.a-stolen-childhood-smartphone-free-childhood/smartphone-1200x600.webp) ### Video: A Stolen Childhood [Video: A Stolen Childhood](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm/a-stolen-childhood-smartphone-free-childhood) Dangers of Smartphones and Social Media In this film experts including Dr. Susie Davies from Papaya Parents examine the dangers of Smartphones and Social… [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Online Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Online%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/attention-deficit-hyperactive-disorder-tips-for-teachers/adhd-in-children.webp) ### Factsheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Tips For Teachers [Factsheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Tips For Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/attention-deficit-hyperactive-disorder-tips-for-teachers) How can teachers help ADHD pupils thrive in the classroom? [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/06.anxiety/anxiety-tips-for-teachers/anxiety-tipsforteachers.jpg) ### Factsheet: Anxiety: Tips For Teachers [Factsheet: Anxiety: Tips For Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety/anxiety-tips-for-teachers) Learn how to recognise anxiety in children, understand common signs in the classroom, and discover practical strategies to help pupils feel calmer and… [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/movement-for-mental-health-in-schools/wayne-lee-sing-movement-for-mental-health.jpg) ### Factsheet: Movement for mental health in schools [Factsheet: Movement for mental health in schools](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/movement-for-mental-health-in-schools) The importance of movement for children's mental health, with easy tips for implementing it. [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Calming Techniques ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Calming%20Techniques) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/01.depression/identifying-depression-at-school-tips-for-teachers/Depression-in-school.jpg) ### Factsheet: Identifying Depression at School: Tips For Teachers [Factsheet: Identifying Depression at School: Tips For Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression/identifying-depression-at-school-tips-for-teachers) Learn the key symptoms of depression in children, how it presents at different ages, and practical steps teachers can take to support pupils and seek help… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/09.conduct-disorder/conduct-disorder-tips-for-teachers/conduct-disorders-tips-for-teachers.jpg) ### Factsheet: Conduct Disorder: Tips For Teachers [Factsheet: Conduct Disorder: Tips For Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder/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… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Challenging Behaviour ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Challenging%20Behaviour) [ Conduct Disorder ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Conduct%20Disorder) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/helping-pupils-settle-after-holidays-and-transitions/how-to-help-an-anxious-child.jpg) ### Video: Helping pupils settle after holidays and transitions [Video: Helping pupils settle after holidays and transitions](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/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 [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Calming Techniques ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Calming%20Techniques) ![](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/03.toolkit/04.school-life/tips-for-teachers/anxious-pupils-tips-for-teachers/help-a-child-manage-stress.jpg) ### Video: Anxious pupils: tips for teachers [Video: Anxious pupils: tips for teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/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. [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/tips-for-teachers/autism-spectrum-tips-for-teachers/misconceptionsaboutautism.webp) ### Video: Autism Spectrum: Tips for Teachers [Video: Autism Spectrum: Tips for Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/autism-spectrum-tips-for-teachers) Dr Sian Williams speaks about strategies and tips for teachers with autistic pupils in the classroom [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) ![](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) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Toolkit](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit.md) - Previous: [Home Life](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life.md) - Next: [Calming Techniques](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/calming-techniques.md) - Children: - [Breaking down barriers to learning](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/breaking-down-barriers-to-learning.md) - [Building great schools](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/building-great-schools.md) - [Helping pupils settle after holidays and transitions](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/helping-pupils-settle-after-holidays-and-transitions.md) - [Let's Connect: A Classroom Guide](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/lets-connect-a-classroom-guide.md) - [Movement for mental health in schools](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/movement-for-mental-health-in-schools.md) - [Navigating SATS stress free](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/navigating-sats-stress-free.md) - [Overcoming barriers to learning](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/overcoming-barriers-to-learning.md) - [Practical classroom tips for neurodivergence and mental health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/practical-classroom-tips-for-neurodivergence-and-mental-health.md) - [Strategies to support children's wellbeing](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/strategies-to-support-childrens-wellbeing.md) - [Tips for Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers.md) - [Transforming Education with Rachel MacFarlane](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/transforming-education-with-rachel-macfarlane.md) - [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.md)