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Building Relationships with Children: A Guide for Professionals

28 November 2024 Mark Else

Discover practical, evidence-based strategies for building trust, rapport, and psychological safety with children in educational and care settings. A guide…

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Children’s Mental Health Helplines & Support Websites: A Guide for Practitioners

18 November 2024 Mark Else

Access trusted UK children's mental health helplines and support websites. Essential crisis contacts, safeguarding links, and guidance for schools and…

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10 Useful SEMH Links and Resources for Schools

17 November 2024 Mark Else

Explore essential SEMH links and resources for UK schools and practitioners. Access trusted mental health tools, intervention frameworks, and support…

Social Emotional Learning Self-Management

Developing Self-Management Skills in Children: A Complete SEL Guide

14 November 2024 Mark Else

Discover practical strategies to help children build self-management, emotional regulation, and impulse control. This is a complete SEL guide to…

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Trauma-Informed Care Training and Resources: A Guide for Professionals

6 November 2024 Mark Else

Discover essential trauma-informed care training and resources for UK professionals. Access practical toolkits, CPD training guidance, and school frameworks.

Trauma-Informed Care

What is Trauma-Informed Care? The 10 Principles

5 November 2024 Mark Else

What is trauma-informed care? Discover what trauma-informed care means for social workers, teachers, and caregivers. Explore SAMHSA's 6 core principles,…

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3 House Assessment Tool for Social Work (Free PDF)

31 October 2024 Mark Else

Download the free 3 House Assessment Tool template. A child-centred resource to explore worries, strengths, and dreams in direct social…

Child Development

Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory Explained

25 October 2024 Mark Else

Explore Jean Piaget’s cognitive development theory. Learn how the 4 stages and schemas, assimilation, and accommodation shape learning, plus key…

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How Children Learn to Communicate: Understanding the Stages of Language Development

20 October 2024 Mark Else

Discover how children learn to communicate from infancy to early years. Explore nature vs. nurture, language acquisition stages, and how…

Children's Rights

Empowering Students to Become Advocates for Children’s Rights

15 October 2024 Mark Else

Discover practical strategies for empowering students to become advocates for children's rights. Learn how to embed the UNCRC in your…

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