Recent Talks
Building Independent Learners Through Relationships and Regulation
A practical cluster INSET session for primary school staff navigating the grey areas of behaviour support: when to adapt, when to stretch, and how to stay calm when things escalate. Covers behaviour as communication, the Five Domains of Safety, the CALM framework for the first 60 seconds, and building children’s self-regulation skills for the long term.
Emotional Regulation for Learning
Download Slides Download Notes Session Overview Emotional Regulation for Learning: Creating Classrooms Where Every Child Can Thrive This session explores why emotional regulation is foundational
Eating Difficulties in Neurodivergent Learners
Practical guidance for school staff on recognising and responding to eating difficulties in neurodivergent learners. Covers the range from sensory selectivity and ARFID to PICA and anxiety-driven restriction, with strategies for knowing when to worry, how to respond supportively, and what actually helps in the classroom.
Behaviour as Communication
Download Slides Download Notes Session Overview Behaviour as Communication: Understanding and Responding to Unmet Needs When a child’s behaviour challenges us, it’s easy to take
Students Who Fear Getting Things Wrong
Practical strategies for educators supporting students who fear getting things wrong, whether that shows up as perfectionism or disengagement. Seven quick wins to lower the stakes and create conditions where trying feels safe.
Creating Safety for Neurodivergent Learners
Practical strategies for reducing anxiety in neurodivergent learners by creating safety across five interconnected domains: physical, sensory, social, emotional, and cognitive. Explores how anxiety accumulates throughout the day and why prevention (lightening the load) matters more than intervention (catching them when they fall).