ADHD is a common, lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.

Children and young people can find exams a lot to cope with, but there are ways that we can support them to improve their wellbeing during this time.

Schools are uniquely placed to influence children’s development due to their key role in their lives and the time spent at school. 

This article discusses the benefits and impact on becoming an Attachment Aware school based on Amy's doctoral research thesis titled: An Exploration of the Views and Experiences of Designated Teachers in Creating an Attachment Aware School.

Grief, loss and bereavement is experienced differently for everybody, but it is important to remember that often children and young people’s emotional responses are a natural part of the grieving process.

What does masking involve, why does it occur and what are the consequences?

Supporting cognitive skills in every day teaching practice.

Feeling a sense of belonging in school is related to better academic outcomes, engagement in learning and enhanced social emotional skills. 

Watch our webinar on helpful thought and ideas to build a positive practice of parental involvement.

Watch our presentation about a narrative therapy tool, which explores how by talking slightly differently about a problem helps externalise it from the person experiencing it.

View our presentation for top tips and techniques to elicit pupil voice - the process of exploring a child's views with them.

When considering the presentation of autism in girls and women, it is important to note that the key diagnostic criteria for autism remains true.

Fathers have an impact upon the child’s cognitive, emotional, social and physical development (Allen & Daly, 2002).

Children often feel a sense of security in primary school, as a result of having close relationships with staff and peers as well as being in a familiar environment.

Watch our webinar on widely popular in approach that offers groups of people the opportunity to discuss an area/ issue/ young person that adults feel stuck with.

Watch our thoughts and reflections inspired by the work of Karen Treisman.

Students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) are more likely to experience Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), compared to their peers (Department for Education, 2021).