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Safeguarding

What is Contextual Safeguarding? Extra-Familial Harm Guide

14 October 2024 Mark Else

Learn what is contextual safeguarding, how it differs from traditional child protection, and practical ways to assess extra-familial harm in…

Child's Voice Direct Work

14 Direct Work Resources for Social Workers & Professionals

12 October 2024 Mark Else

Discover essential direct work resources for social workers and child protection professionals. Access practical frameworks to capture the voice of…

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5 Steps to Talking to Children About Self-Harm: A Productive Guide

7 October 2024 Mark Else

Learn how to approach talking to children about self-harm with calmness and care. Discover key conversation steps, open-ended questions, and…

Social Emotional Learning Social Awareness

Fostering Self-Awareness in Social-Emotional Learning

4 October 2024 Mark Else

Discover effective strategies for fostering self-awareness in children. Learn practical SEL activities, emotional literacy tools, and mood journaling methods.

Communication

How to Talk So Children Will Listen: 6 Effective Communication Strategies

2 October 2024 Mark Else

Here are 6 effective communication strategies on How to Talk So Children Will Listen.

Safeguarding CPD

How to Write a Social Care Referral: A Step-by-Step Safeguarding Guide

29 September 2024 Mark Else

Learn how to write a social care referral effectively. Discover step-by-step guidance on safeguarding evidence, threshold of need, and the…

Children's Rights

How to Promote Children’s Rights: A Practical Guide for Professionals

23 September 2024 Mark Else

Discover how to promote children's rights in education and social care. Explore key UNCRC principles and practical strategies.

Child Development

Child Development Theories: A Guide for Education & Care Professionals

20 September 2024 Mark Else

Explore key child development theories including Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Bowlby. Learn how psychological frameworks support child-centred practice.

SEMH Neurodiversity Special Educational Needs

Helping You Learn: How to Meet SEMH Needs in Schools

16 September 2024 Mark Else

Discover what SEMH is and learn practical strategies on how to meet SEMH needs in schools. A guide for SENCos,…

Communication

How to Communicate with Children: 5 Effective Strategies

10 September 2024 Mark Else

Discover how to communicate with children effectively. Learn active listening techniques, non-verbal cues, and developmental stages to build trust.

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