Manchester Inclusion Strategy Toolkit
Written by the inspirational Educational Psychology team, find out how the Inclusion Strategy Toolkit has helped schools and other settings to promote inclusion in all its forms.
Children’s Mental Health Week 2023
This year, Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 takes place 6 – 12 February, as schools, families and communities work together to shed light on the importance of children and young people’s mental health.
World Mental Health Day 2022
Join us in celebrating World Mental Health Day, the perfect opportunity to discuss our top tips and ideas for supporting mental health in school.
Funded Designated Mental Health Lead Training
We are delighted to be working with the National Network of Mental Health Leads as an approved training provider of Department for Education funded training for mental health leads.
Talking to children about domestic abuse
As children are returning to school post-Covid lockdown, there are concerns about a ‘tsunami of need’ relating to children who have been living for months with domestic abuse. Increasing numbers of mothers have sought help – but what about the children? How can schools support them? Some will face huge challenges on the return to school.
The Impact of COVID 19 has had on the therapy profession
As we negotiate the many changes to our daily lives, including the millions of people now working from home, operating new technology whilst managing home schooling their children, what has happened to the mental health professionals who were supporting vulnerable pupils and families within the school setting?
Looking after yourself as a parent and teacher in the time of Covid 19
During this difficult time, when stress and anxiety levels are heightened, looking after yourself becomes essential, not a luxury.
Using Social Media Mindfully
Social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat) provide the youths of today a convenient platform to express and present themselves as well as communicate with others.
Change the internet or change the user?
An alternate way of thinking about the internet for teachers and parents. Ofcom’s 2019 Online Nation report reported that 53% of adults strongly agreed that they are concerned about the internet, and 78% expressed an unprompted concern with aspect(s) of internet use.
Great potential for positive change in mental health & well-being
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 takes place from Monday 13th to Sunday 19th May.The theme for 2019 is Body Image. Our Specialist Educational Psychologist, Dr. Lynne Wadsworth, has written an article about mental health and well being to raise awareness for this year’s Mental Health Awareness week.