Vic has been supporting one of our schools to create engagement profiles for their learners within mainstream SEND provision.

Jen and Tasha attended website training on Monday – well be updating the resources regularly if you find them helpful please do use and share with your schools.

Schools are now able to book Drop-in appointments through our website.

Jen, Hannah and Sarah are meeting to discuss the next steps for ELSA training.

Wishing you all a very happy Easter holidays – have a fabulous break! ✨🐣

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Jen and Tasha are attending the District 01 Inclusion Hub Conference this Friday, we are looking forward to seeing everyone.

Jen is speaking with a trainee psychologist next week, with the possibility of them joining us as an Assistant Educational Psychologist during a year out from university – super exciting opportunity!

Jen is meeting with Jonathan Solity next week to plan the next steps of working together.

Jen, Vic and Katie will be meeting on Monday to discuss the next steps for the
Integrated SEND Provisions project – lots of important work continuing to grow.

It’s Hattie’s birthday this Thursday! A huge Happy 10th Birthday Hattie – we hope you have the most amazing day celebrating

Don’t forget to keep an eye on our socials – we’ll be sharing lots of helpful resources for you to use and share it

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A great reminder of how powerful sleep really is!

I’d highly recommend listening to Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast episode with the sleep expert. It delves into the science of sleep and why it’s so fundamental to our physical health, mental wellbeing, emotional regulation, and overall performance.

Dr Walker explained the long-term impact of poor sleep, not just on energy levels but on focus, mood, learning, and decision-making. The conversation challenges the idea that sleep is a luxury and reframes it as a non-negotiable foundation for success and wellbeing.

It’s also very practical, with evidence-based strategies that feel realistic to implement, rather than overwhelming or unrealistic. Whether you’re a leader, a parent, or simply trying to function better day to day, this episode offers valuable insights that are hard to ignore.

Well worth the time to listen. 👂🎧

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Square Me, Round World is an illuminating collection of seven short stories that perfectly capture the essence of growing up feeling different. Written by an Autistic/ADHDer psychologist, this book delves into the unique experiences of those who navigate life as square pegs in a world of round holes.

Suitable for children and adults alike, this book is a reminder that different isn’t less. It’s just different—and that’s perfectly okay. In fact, sometimes, it’s brilliant. 🥰💕

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A beautifully gentle story that helps little ones explore emotions and empathy in a calm, reassuring way.

It encourages children to recognise feelings, practise empathy, and understand that everyone experiences emotions differently 🫶.

A real favourite for quiet moments and story time 💛 🥰💕

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This book encourages relaxation, boost general well-being and support communication and engagement with the Story Massage Programme.

One of our team has found this book to be really helpful with conversation as her daughter struggles to tell her about her day.

how was your day? … “good” or how was your day? “dunno” sound familiar this book can help get so much more communication 💜

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A lovely story about manners, kindness, and thinking about others. A great read to spark conversations about how we treat people — gentle, funny, and perfect for little learners. 🐷💛

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It helps children recognise and talk about their worries in a gentle way, reassuring them that they’re not alone and that worries can be shared and managed together.

A lovely starting point for conversations at school and at home 💛

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This is a wonderful story about a little boy who worries about everything… until he learns a clever way to cope with his fears. A gentle, fun, and imaginative book that encourages children to talk about their worries and find positive ways to manage them. Perfect for helping children develop emotional awareness and resilience. 💛

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Heartwarming story about two friends who build a treehouse and share adventures together. When challenges arise, they show teamwork, creativity, and resilience. This a perfect story for children learning to cooperate, share, and handle playground challenges with kindness.

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