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Understanding Resilience: What It Is and Why It Matters

by Violet Nest | Nov 22, 2023 | Autism Information, Communication Information, Emotional skills Information, High Quality Teaching Information, Mental Health Information, News, Psychological Disorders Information, Resilience, SEMH Information, SEND Processes Information, Support Strategies Information, Teaching Assistants Information, Wellbeing Information | 0 comments

In an ever-evolving educational landscape where challenges are as common as cups of tea in Britain, one attribute stands tall – resilience. But what exactly is this seemingly elusive trait? And why does it matter so much, particularly within the realm of Special...

Speech, Language and Communication Needs in teenagers: it’s never too late

by Natalie Strong | Nov 18, 2023 | Communication Information, Language Information, Mental Health Information, News, SEMH Information, SLCN Information, SpeechLink, Wellbeing Information | 0 comments

At secondary school, the increasingly complex and nuanced language, volume of information, challenges of juggling multiple subjects, teachers and peers, combined with the effects of adolescence and significant structural changes within the teenage brain can cause...

Riding the Wave of SEMH: The Impact and Implications of Rising Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs in Schools part 1

by Violet Nest | Nov 13, 2023 | Mental Health Information, News, Policy and SEND information report Book, SEMH, SEMH Information, Wellbeing Information | 0 comments

Evidence suggests that targeted interventions typically have higher impacts than universal ones. This means identifying those who need extra help early on then providing tailored support accordingly. It could mean implementing social skills groups for those struggling...

Riding the Wave of SEMH: The Impact and Implications of Rising Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs in Schools” An Introduction

by Violet Nest | Nov 10, 2023 | Mental Health Information, News, SEMH, SEMH Information, SMART Target Information, Support Strategies Information, Wellbeing Information | 0 comments

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of students identified with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs within our schools. This rising tide presents both challenges and opportunities for educators as we strive to provide...

Building Strong Executive Functioning Skills: Practical Tips for SENCOs

by Violet Nest | Nov 7, 2023 | Executive Functioning, News, Support Strategies Information, Wellbeing Information | 0 comments

Hello again, my fellow SENCO superheroes! I hope you’ve had your fill of tea because we’re about to embark on another adventure into the realm of executive functioning. This time around, we’re not just exploring – we’re building! The...