The number of pupils experiencing difficulties with their social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) is rising rapidly and when we consider the huge pressures put on children at present, it is any wonder? Pressures from the national curriculum In the early years, the national expectations for the end of the reception year (age 5) involve, Read More
Category: Behaviour (SEMH)
Reasonable Adjustment In Classrooms and Schools
Reasonable adjustment in the classroom and at school are accommodations made to ensure that students with additional needs have equal access to educational opportunities. These adjustments are designed to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment which is of course what we want in all of our schools! It means schools have a legal obligation Read More
My Mood Stars: Brighten Up Your SEMH!
I’m pleased to recommend My Mood Stars to PYM blog readers! Perfect for learners with #SEND or #SEMH difficulties to support communication.
How Social Action Can Boost Children’s Mental Health
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four people worldwide will experience mental health problems at some point in their lives, and many of these issues develop during childhood. Early intervention is paramount to giving young people the best start in life. Primary schools have a vital role to play in supporting children’s Read More
Spotlight On… The Kindness Coach!
Lovely to catch up with my friend John Magee (The Kindness Coach) to find out how he has been supporting schools up and down the county with kindness and why kindness matters. John invites you to challenge yourself, your family, your friends and every human being you come into contact with, to embrace and share Read More
SENCO Talks – QFT strategies for secondary (via Spotify)
oducing SENCO Talks – Informative discussions on Additional Educational Needs, to help all Secondary school staff better support pupils with additional needs. May also be suitable for some of your primary children. There are nine episodes on a range of SEND needs. Hope you enjoy them and are able to share them with your colleagues.
A PowerPoint Journal for Children: An Alternative To Writing
e, rewarding and reflective process but for some children who hate to write, well there’s no way you could get them to do it! Hopefully by using a PowerPoint they will find that it more acceptable than writing but with the same benefits.
The 90 second rule to support emotional regulation: Helen Witty
Welcome to new guest blogger Helen Witty as she navigates the difficulties of keeping our tempers in check.
Back To School: Behaviours That Challenge Prevention Checklist (Blog and Infographic)
As we gradually move towards something that resembles ‘business as usual’ in our schools, we will be continuing to face a number of challenges with anxious and attention needing children. Some, we will expect to need extra resources and time. However, some will crop up unexpectedly. It’s better to have a plan that is not needed as opposed to no plan!
10 De-escalation strategies
Even the most empathetic staff members, who are full of inclusive practices, can come unstuck when faced with a child in front of them who has reached crisis point. With recent levels of heightened anxiety in some children (perhaps caused by a change in routine and environment), some may find it harder than usual to Read More