Supporting a Child with Mobility Impairment: Tips for Parents
Mobility impairment affects around six per cent of children in the UK. It can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy, which affects muscle control and movement. If your child has a mobility impairment, you may be wondering how
Expert Insights on Children’s Mental Health: Understanding and Supporting Young Minds
As children return to school, it’s being reported that more than ever before are suffering from poor mental health. Some children may be struggling with issues at home, such as parental conflict or abuse, while others may be dealing with
The Importance of Digital Play in a Child’s Development
“Fish swim, birds fly, children play.” - Dr. Garry Landreth Play is as natural to children as flight is to birds. It’s their purpose. Play is how children learn about themselves, and others, and make sense of their world. There is
How to successfully transition back to school for children with additional needs
For children with additional needs, anxiety about returning to school after the summer break can be overwhelming. Dealing with changes in setting (the school building instead of home) and community (teachers and peers instead of family) are often the most
Power of storytelling: Coping and communicating through stories
We all love a good story. From famous wizards and hobbit adventures - to that crime series we couldn’t stop watching! Escapism is a favourite of children and adults alike and there’s a good reason for it. Storytelling isn’t just for
Blended families: What to do when your child doesn’t like your partner
Blended families are now commonplace in the United Kingdom and the traditional 2.4 family unit is in some respects, a thing of the past. When a new family is formed that includes children from a previous relationship, this is termed
How to after-school clubs can help vulnerable children
Every child should have the chance to reach their potential, but there’s an education gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children. Attainment 8 is a way of measuring how well pupils do in key stage 4, which they usually finish when
Raising Happy and Healthy Kids: The Significance of Children’s Activities
In a post-pandemic world, social activities have taken on a new significance. These were the things children missed out on the most during lockdown and the impacts of 2 years of intermittent school, cancelled clubs and social isolation will be