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Updates June 2022

As I haven’t written a blog post in many months I thought now would be a good time to give a few updates. I continue to do lots of training in both phonics and issues related to vulnerable children but recently I have also written a chapter for a multiauthor book called My Mess is […]

Sleep

we all know that sleep has a huge part to play in both mental and physical wellbeing – here’s a helpful article to help us all get a better nights sleep

Guest Post – My Mood Stars – A Highly Effective Emotion Resource for Children

I’m delighted to put a link below to a blog which explains how Mood Stars can help children ( and others) express emotions. Click here to read the blog

Mindfulness

I was sent a link to this great infographic from customwriting.org and it was too good not to share! Take a look here

6 Ways to Make Friends with your Feelings (and why it’s a good plan)

We all have feelings, they appear, often seemingly unbidden, at any time and can wreak havoc on us. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In a previous blog I mentioned that I’ve had a particularly difficult few years and had to work very hard to regulate my emotions, reduce my stress and anxiety […]

Routine therapy

We all acknowledge that routine can be very important for children and young people especially those who may be described as vulnerable withing school, though it can often provide an anchor for any child or young person coping with stress or anxiety. But it doesn’t just help children! I’m afraid out of respect for others […]

Six Things I learned through my sister

For anyone reading this who doesn’t know, I have an older sister with multiple disabilities. Growing up with her has had a profound impact on who I am, my view of the world and how I long for a society that is kind compassionate and inclusive – one where everyone has value and is treated […]

7 (school based) Steps to Reduce Exclusions

During this recent lockdown concerns about children missing education due to school closures, for those not identified as vulnerable or children of keyworkers, have been expressed from all quarters. But of course, there have always been children who miss out on education. For example, there are an estimated 1500 children not in school as they […]

Tiers, tears and why self-care is a priority.

For months now everyone has been keen to get to the end of 2020 which has presented so many challenges. However what we are now realising is that 2021, or the beginning of at least may not represent much change in terms of many of the challenges we all continue to face. Whilst there is […]

Let’s talk about STRESS

Rightly, in my opinion there has been much talk of well being in the context of schools re-opening. Obviously, education and academic achievement are important but as a parent a teacher and a human I would say well being must take an even higher priority. We also know that one of the things that is […]