The Impact of Mental Health and Speech and Language Issues on School Attendance
School attendance is extremely important for a child's education and future success. However, for some students, struggles with mental health or speech and language difficulties can make regular atten …
Helping Students Settle into the New School Year
As the summer draws to a close, young people across the country head back to school with a mix of emotions and experiences. For some, this autumn might bring a new teacher, new subjects or a new schoo …
Keeping Your Students Safe in the Summer Holidays
A recent online poll from Barnardo’s has shown that this summer, more than ever, children in the UK are at greater risk of exploitation. Their research suggests that the holidays will be especially ha …
Supporting Your Child Through the Cost of Living Crisis
As a nation we have just emerged from a global pandemic, and yet we now find ourselves in a different crisis altogether. We’ve seen living costs rise to a 40 year high, putting significant pressure on …
8 Ways to Help Your Child Manage Fear
Fear is a normal and inescapable part of being human. We all have things we’re afraid of, whether that's a real threat or something we know is irrational. Children and young people are at a stage of l …
The Impact of Puberty on Mental Health
For many young people, the transition from childhood to adulthood can be a confusing and overwhelming time. It’s a time of physical, emotional, psychological and social change that can have lasting ef …
Anxiety and Hyperactivity: A Teacher's Guide
Mental health, how we think, feel and regulate our emotions, is something that we all have. Just like our physical health, mental health is something that can deteriorate at different points in our li …
Helping your Child to Build their Confidence
Confidence can be an important part of a child’s ability to handle challenges, peer pressure, responsibility and their emotions. It's intrinsically linked to self esteem and develops as a child feels …
Early Years Mental Health: Part Two - The Social Brain!
In part one we looked at how to nurture relationships that will promote emotional development in your educational setting. This time, we're looking at how our brains are primed to try to anticipate th …
Supporting Exam Stress
Exam season is stressful for everyone. Teachers are under pressure to meet targets, parents feel anxious knowing the role exams can play in future success, and for the young person, they may feel like …
