Articles on SEND, inclusion and emotional safety
Practical reading for UK parents, school leaders and employers on school anxiety, attendance, SEND, inclusion and psychological safety at work. New articles most weeks.
🎃 How Halloween Can Teach Empathy
I wrote Gus the Ghost because so many of us grew up being told to “be brave”… but not how.
We learned to mask, to rush past feelings, to hold everything in until it spilled out.
Gus reminds children (and adults) that bravery isn’t about pretending we’re not scared — it’s about pausing long enough to notice what’s happening inside, and choosing kindness anyway.
That’s what emotional intelligence really is. Not perfection — just awareness, compassion, and growth. 💙
Psychological Safety at Work: Why “I’m Fine” Signals Burnout, and What Leaders Can Do
We picture burnout as a dramatic collapse. In reality, it starts with quiet self‑censorship. Psychological safety—not perks—prevents burnout. Use the SENSE Framework to spot early signals and build resilient, high‑performing teams.
AmbiSense®: Building emotionally intelligent cultures - from the classroom to the boardroom
A practical, psychology‑led framework that turns “warm data” into everyday routines. See how AmbiSense reduces incidents, lifts trust, and prevents burnout across schools, organisations, and families in as little as 2–6 weeks.
Beyond Behaviour: A Calmer School Starts with Psychology
A calm, practical guide for SLT and teachers to reduce behaviour incidents using child psychology and emotional literacy. Includes quick scripts, 60‑second resets, two‑minute repairs, and routines that reclaim learning time.
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