Sensory strategies in the classroom
Joanna Grace, Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist – The Sensory Projects
We’re all aware of a rise in sensory needs amongst our students. There’s also an increase in resources claiming to target these needs. What can we practically do to support those with sensory differences in our classrooms? Joanna explains sensory processing differences and disorders, explores their impact on wellbeing and shares her experience of useful resources.
Supporting mental health and wellbeing in your classroom
Lorraine Petersen OBE – Education Consultant
Wellbeing has never been more important, with 1 in 6 children and young people today having a diagnosable mental health problem. Lorraine outlines why supporting mental health and wellbeing in your classroom has become such an important issue within schools. The session aims to make teachers more aware of the mental health difficulties that their students may have and why they are increasing.
How to connect and communicate with your emotions
Ali Knowles, Therapist, Author and Creator of Ollie and his Super Powers – Subconquest
All behaviour serves a purpose and it’s not always about attention seeking. If you just try and change a child’s disruptive behaviour in a class without understanding what’s driving the emotion and its intention, you won’t get far. Alison explains how to help children make emotions manageable, empower them to overcome issues, and change classroom behaviour.
