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Managing school year transitions (part 2) - starting a new school year

Updated August 2022 We’re heading towards the return to school for settings in England and Wales, and our children may be showing us in a...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

Christmas can trigger a whole heap of feelings and memories for any one of us – some may be magical, some less so. For children in care,...

Creating a ‘ready to learn’ environment for pupils who have experienced trauma (podcast)

I was interviewed by Founder Anna Bateman for Halcyon Education's podcast series recently. This is a series of podcasts that puts mental...

Simple focused breathing exercises for all ages

Diaphragmatic breathing exercises for all ages. Suitable for use in classrooms or at home. Great for coregulation.

Making the summer work for everyone as a working mum to children who have a high need for structure

As mum to two lively children (10 and 11) and a business owner to boot, I do find that the 6-week summer holiday can be a challenging...

Managing school year transitions (Part I) – supporting endings from home

[Edit 01.07.21 - just to make the point that things are further complicated of course by the surge in bubbles needing to isolate at this...

Supporting transitions back to full school reopening - The Invisible String

It is highly possible that some children will find going back to school and being away from their carer(s) especially hard after spending...

Mother's day school activities - considering potential triggers

Mother's Day – an annual set date in March traditionally used to celebrate mothers across the UK and all they do for their children. For...

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