Latest Resources
VIDEO: Coping Statements
In this video, I explore the use of coping statements to help us counter the negative bully that lives in our heads. ***If you’d like
PODCAST: How Should We Be Talking About Children?
In this episode of the Pooky Ponders Podcast, I explore the power of language and how fairly simple changes to the way we talk about children can make a big change to how we think about and subsequently behave towards children.
VIDEO: Connecting Questions
In this video, I explore how we can use connecting questions at the beginning of meetings to create a feeling of belonging and connection between adults in the room and to set the tone for a positive, child-centred meeting.
WORKSHOP: Mentally Healthy Schools
Slides and resources from a 90 minute workshop exploring short, medium and long term ideas for becoming a more mentally healthy school
PODCAST: Should We Be Encouraging Hoodies?
In this episode of the Pooky Ponders Podcast, I explore why some children seem to feel happier with their hoods up and whether this is something we should be more supportive of.
DOWNLOAD | Comfort Audit to Prevent Sensory Overwhelm
The comfort audit is a very simple tool that helps us identify and manage sources of sensory overwhelm for our students. A great INSET day activity!