Additional Needs

Exploring ways to support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Staff member chatting to an individual about upcoming change.

Practical Ideas to Help Individuals Prepare for Change

September 20, 2024

How preparing individuals for change can help alleviate feelings of anxiety and stress.

Getting it Right with Sensory Circuits

September 18, 2024

How to structure sensory circuits effectively for maximum impact in your setting.

Sensory Circuits and Sensory Breaks in Schools | Dave Smallwood

September 10, 2024

Podcast

Join Clare and Dave as they discuss how to use sensory circuits and sensory breaks in schools.

Neurodiverse-Affirming Practices | Simone Golding

August 29, 2024

Podcast

Clare and Simone discuss different strategies for developing neurodiverse-affirming practices.

Off-Site Community Visit Checklist

August 19, 2024

Key points to consider when accompanying individuals on off-site community visits.

Sensory Circuits Guide

July 31, 2024

A handy guide to planning, resourcing and implementing sensory circuits in your setting.

Physically disabled person becoming heightened in a care setting

Supporting Behaviour Triggers for Individuals with Disabilities

July 19, 2024

Recognising and addressing behaviour triggers when supporting individuals with a disability.

Restorative Conversations

Less effective and more effective scenarios showing restorative practice for post-incident support

Individual Preferences & Communication

Less effective and more effective scenarios showing a 1:1 keyworker session using an AAC device

Individual Preferences & Communication Staff Resource Pack

Videos and questions about individual preferences and communication strategies for professional development

Emotional Regulation

Less effective and more effective scenarios showing early signs of dysregulation.

Emotional Regulation Staff Resource Pack

Videos and questions about emotional regulation to support your ongoing professional development

Personal Care

Less effective and more effective scenarios showing personal care, including individual and professional perspectives

Personal Care Staff Resource Pack