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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Strategies to Help Emotional Regulation
Download PDF Strategies to Help Emotional Regulation Children cannot use the skills that they do not have and adopted and care experienced children have missed out on early opportunities to develop a range of skills. These include the skills needed for emotional literacy and emotional regulation. Below are some ideas that teachers/education staff and children […]
How to choose the right school – Key Questions for parents and carers to ask Primary 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 […]
When Extra Accompaniment or Curricular Adaptations are Needed
Download PDF When Extra Accompaniment or Curricular Adaptations are Needed Some children who suffered adverse situations at an early age may later present difficulties in executive functions, particularly affecting sustained attention, organisation, and planning. Issues such as writing down tasks in a diary or carrying them out according to specific guidelines can be hard work […]
The Well-being of Unaccompanied Young People
Download PDF The Well-being of Unaccompanied Young People Sometimes children (under 18 years of age) without parents or other caretakers have to flee their country and come to a new country to apply for asylum. How can school help to ensure their well-being? Adolescence is an important developmental phase in which all young people face […]
Teachers’ Empowering & Well-being
Download PDF Teachers’ Empowering & Well-being Attention to the vitality, involvement, and well-being of school staff is a precondition for jointly promoting the development and well-being of the students. Motivated school staff who feel seen and recognised enjoy greater job satisfaction and more space to shape education for students. Various influencing factors are important for […]