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SEMH Special Educational Needs

Effective SEMH Support Strategies for Children and Young People

1 April 2025 Mark Else

Effective SEMH support strategies for fostering emotional regulation, connection, and resilience in children with special educational needs.

Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-Informed Safety Plan: Free Self-Care Booklet for Young People

27 March 2025 Mark Else

Download a free trauma-informed safety plan booklet for young people. Designed for SEMH, anxiety, and pastoral support in schools and…

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Free Printable All About Me Activity Sheet

17 March 2025 Mark Else

Download a free printable All About Me activity sheet. A trauma-informed, strength-based social-emotional learning resource for schools.

Printable Activity

Free Printable Feelings Check In Activity Sheet

16 March 2025 Mark Else

Download a free printable feelings check in activity sheet. Help primary pupils track daily emotions, build self-awareness, and develop regulation…

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Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools: An Easy Read Guide

15 March 2025 Mark Else

Discover how to implement trauma-informed practice in schools. Practical advice on classroom strategies, safe spaces, staff training, and pupil well-being.

Parenting

Supporting Children with ADHD: Signs, Diagnosis & Strategies

26 January 2025 Mark Else

Discover practical strategies for supporting children with ADHD at home and in school. Learn about diagnosis pathways, traits, and expert…

Child Development

Lev Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory: A Practical Guide for Educators

16 January 2025 Mark Else

Explore Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of child development. Learn how the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and scaffolding support learning.

Stimming Child Development

What is Stimming in Children? A Guide to Supporting Neurodivergent Behaviours

10 January 2025 Mark Else

Discover what stimming in children is, why neurodivergent children stim, and evidence-based ways to support sensory regulation in home and…

Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-Informed Care in Schools: A Practical Practitioner Guide

24 December 2024 Mark Else

Learn how to implement trauma-informed care in schools. Discover practical classroom strategies, the PACE model, and relational safety frameworks.

Child Development

Early Childhood Development: The Critical Years (Birth to Five)

13 December 2024 Mark Else

Explore the foundations of early childhood development from birth to five. Learn how brain architecture forms and how to support…

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