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,…
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,…
In the pace of a busy school day, thinking time often gets squeezed out. But if we want students to become reflective, independent learners, we need to intentionally create space for them to develop strong metacognitive habits. Metacognition isn’t just…
We all want schools to be places where staff feel valued, heard, and continually developing – but that kind of culture doesn’t build itself. One of the most effective (and often overlooked) ways to embed reflection and growth into school…