Mark Else

Learn about ADHD in children—traits, school and social challenges, and practical support strategies. Understand attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and how to foster empathy and success for neurodivergent learners.

Issue 4 of the UnlockingChildren.co.uk Safeguarding Newsletter.

Discover how Lev Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory explains children’s cognitive growth through social interaction, cultural tools, and the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).

Learn what stimming is, why children stim, and how to support neurodivergent behaviours. Understand sensory regulation, reduce stigma, and create inclusive environments.

Discover practical trauma-informed strategies to help children heal, build resilience, and thrive. Learn how to create safe, supportive environments rooted in empathy and trust.

Explore why the first five years of life shape lifelong learning, behaviour and health. Discover how secure attachments, language and social skills develop in early childhood.

Learn how to build trust and foster growth through authentic relationships with children. Explore practical strategies to support emotional development, resilience, and well-being—especially for children with trauma or SEMH needs.

Discover top support websites and helplines for children and young people. Access trusted resources for mental health, wellbeing, safety, and personal development.

Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) web links and resources for parents and caregivers with children who have or are showing traits of SEMH needs.

Self-management, a core competency of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), is the key to regulating one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in various situations. This skill empowers children to tackle challenges, set and pursue goals, and manage stress in a constructive manner.