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Supporting school year transitions from home (part 2) - starting a new school year

Revised September 2024 We’re heading towards the return to school for settings in England and Wales, and our children may be showing us...

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.

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...

Practicing gratitude – it’s not just good for adults!

You might be forgiven for thinking gratitude is one of those fads that was talked about everywhere at the beginning of the pandemic when...

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