When homework hurts
Download PDF When homework hurts Homework can be a really challenging issue in many families and can bring about difficulties within the relationships between parents and schools. It can be even more challenging for children with additional needs, such as those whose executive functioning is impacted by early life adversity or exhaustion from the long […]
Thinking of children’s need developmentally
Download PDF Thinking of children’s need developmentally Many adopted and care experienced children have gaps in their development as a result of their in-utero and early life experiences. Rather than having s disorder, they may be functioning like much younger children in some ways. If we can understand this, we can meet them where they […]
Strategies to Support Adopted and Care Experienced Children in School
Download PDF Strategies to Support Adopted and Care Experienced Children in School Early childhood experience can impact on the ability of any child to learn and form relationships with their peers and adults. A secure home environment, responsive carers and a stable experience in school are crucial factors in children’s health, and physical and emotional […]
Transition planning
Download PDF Transition planning Some children find change difficult. Adults can help support children manage change by scaffolding the process and supporting the child’s emotional well-being. The adults around the child may want to consider using a transition plan to help with the process. As part of a positive transition, it is important to show […]
Preventing Secondary Trauma: Supporting Staff in School
Download PDF Preventing Secondary Trauma: Supporting Staff in School Working on the front line with those who have experienced trauma and neglect, and abuse can be very challenging on both a professional and personal level. The emotional impact of caring for dysregulated children can be profound, as students with big feelings tend to generate big […]
How to choose the right school – Key questions for parents to ask secondary schools
Download PDF How to choose the right school Key questions for parents to ask secondary schools Parents often tell us that they don’t know what to look for when choosing a school. In consultation with experienced adoptive parents we identified some key questions for parents and schools to consider. Not all will be relevant for […]
Goodbyes and Transitions
Download PDF Goodbyes and Transitions Here are some additional ideas and tools to help support Adopted and Care Experienced young people say goodbye. These tools are used when saying goodbye to school/moving schools or saying goodbye to key and important people. They are really practical and creative strategies for teachers to use to help children […]
Gathering Children’s Views of their needs in school
Download PDF Gathering Children’s Views of their needs in school The voice of an adopted or care experienced child and their views are invaluable in understanding what they need. This ensures that children and young people are provided with opportunities to help shape and influence the type of support that they need in school and […]
Calm Boxes – A simple and effective tool for helping children manage anxiety in school
Download PDF Calm Boxes A simple and effective tool for helping children manage anxiety in school Most schools have children in their classes who are finding it hard to settle or need some extra help. This can be particularly difficult for adopted and care experienced children and young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences. […]
Becoming an attachment and trauma aware school – Your school’s team for change
Download PDF Becoming an attachment and trauma aware school Your school’s team for change The most effective organisational change is led from the top. When parents and professionals describe their children having positive school experiences, they talk not only about what the school has done for their child but also more broadly about the school’s […]