In this series, Bruce Perry outlines a model of the brain, and explains how we can use our knowledge of neuroscience to support children and young people in the classroom:

Creating a Safe Environment

Creating an Inclusive Classroom

Reframing Classroom Discipline

Building A Connected Classroom

In this video, Dan Siegel explains what happens in our brain when we are stressed, scared, or overwhelmed:

Dan Siegel - "Flipping Your Lid:" A Scientific Explanation

The webpage, designed for teachers and educators gives ideas on how to support children and young people who may be struggling: Emotional Wellbeing Videos for Teachers | Nip in the Bud

In this video, Dan Siegel explains what happens in our brain when we are stressed, scared, or overwhelmed:

Dan Siegel - "Flipping Your Lid:" A Scientific Explanation

Clinical Psychologist, David Trickey, explains ways in which schools can respond to critical incidents in order to promote psychological and emotional safety:

Critical Incidents in Educational Communities - UK Trauma Council

This toolkit, put together by the Anna Freud Centre, is to support students aged 11 to 13 to normalise, understand and manage anxious feelings:

Let's talk about anxiety: animation and teacher toolkit | Anna Freud

This downloaded guide is about supporting young people who are struggling with anxiety:

MHF-wear-it-green-day-2023-anxiety-booklet.pdf

This Wellbeing Action Plan supports children to recognise what they find difficult, understand what helps them to feel well, and identify strategies that work for them. It is designed to be personalised, enabling each child to create their own wellbeing toolkit:

Wellbeing Action Plan for Children

In the following articles, Professor Kathryn Riley discusses some of the latest research and topics related to belonging in schools:

What's Your Model Of Leadership? Does It Work - And Does It Matter?

Agency and belonging: What transformative actions can schools take to help create a sense of place and belonging? - UCL Discovery

Effective Principals Serving in High Poverty Schools in Chile: Managing Competing Realities - UCL Discovery

Summer wellbeing toolkits for schools and colleges

This Wellbeing Action Plan supports children to recognise what they find difficult, understand what helps them to feel well, and identify strategies that work for them. It is designed to be personalised, enabling each child to create their own wellbeing toolkit:

Wellbeing Action Plan for Children

This guide offers actionable advice on taking the first steps for asking for help, and gives information on organisations that can offer support:

Asking for help (for adults)