Maybe you thought it would never come, but the summer holiday is finally here! After a long term, the holidays can feel like a lifeline. But teachers (and I’m including myself here!) often find it hard to truly switch off.…
The typical classroom is full of noise: chairs scraping, conversations buzzing, bells ringing. For many students, especially those with sensory processing differences, the sound in school isn’t just background. It can be overwhelming, distracting, or even distressing. If anything, the…
We often think of learning as a mental process, but the body plays a vital role in how students process information. Movement for regulation is essential for creating an environment where students can focus, regulate emotions, and enhance their cognitive…
Teaching is a profession that demands constant reflection and growth. While coaching conversations with others can be transformational, developing self-coaching for teachers is just as powerful. By learning to ask yourself thoughtful, reflective questions, you can support your own wellbeing,…
Helping students develop the ability to review learning is a powerful tool that fosters deeper understanding, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. When students reflect on their learning journey, they not only retain information better but also build metacognitive skills that…
When we think about behaviour management in schools, traditional models often focus on rewards and sanctions. Yet growing research – and growing experience from inclusive schools – shows that true long-term change comes from prioritising regulation for behaviour, not external…
Embedding coaching into your school’s culture is one of the most effective ways to create sustainable professional development. Rather than one-off training days, using recognised coaching models for schools builds long-term reflection, trust, and growth. When coaching is done well,…
The language of learning shapes how students think about themselves, their abilities, and the learning process itself. Metacognitive thinking – the ability to reflect on how you learn – doesn’t happen by accident. It’s developed through deliberate use of metacognitive…
Ahhh, half term. But how many days so far have you done some work for school, instead of sitting in the sun? Creating boundaries as a teacher can feel like a radical act. The profession is built on care, commitment,…
Sensory regulation refers to how we manage the sensory information we receive from the world around us. In a busy school environment, pupils are constantly processing sounds, lights, movement, smells, and textures, often without realising it. For many students, especially…