A fundamental value of care is really listening to the voice of individuals and putting them at the heart of decision-making. This is not just to provide evidence for an inspection, but because it is the right thing to do. This is always challenging for services because it has to be done in a meaningful way […]
Read MoreIn one way or another, all of our past experiences – including traumatic ones – shape our behaviour in the here and now. To offer the best support to the individuals we care for, we need to recognise how experiences influence behaviour, and understand what effective trauma-informed care looks like. Most importantly, we need to […]
Read MoreOver the past few years, we have all faced the unprecedented challenge of a global pandemic, and the repercussions are still being felt today. Our collective mental health has taken a hit as we try to make sense of a world that has changed beyond recognition, and it is our young people who are bearing […]
Read MoreAs you return after the recent break, hopefully well rested, recharged and ready to embrace the new academic year, you may be expecting to see emotions run high for many children as you welcome both new and returning students once again. We all know the excitement of a new chapter in our lives can come […]
Read MoreRecently the DfE published a research project on the information schools provide to support their pupils’ wellbeing and mental health. The report uses a sample to assess activities and approaches adopted in different schools to help schools promote pupil wellbeing. The report findings will be used by the DfE to further understand how it can […]
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