7 Ways to Improve Executive Function Skills in Pupils with SEMH

7 Ways to Improve Executive Function Skills in Pupils with SEMH 1

How can we improve executive function skills in pupils with SEMH Some pupils walk into school carrying invisible loads that weigh more than their backpacks. For those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, daily classroom expectations, like listening to instructions, staying organised, or shifting from one task to another can feel overwhelming. It’s … Read more

80 Growth Mindset Prompts for SEMH Students

80 Growth Mindset Prompts for SEMH Students 2

Growth Mindset Prompts for Social-Emotional Learning Supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs requires a delicate balance of encouragement, structure, and opportunities for self-reflection. Growth mindset prompts serve as powerful tools to help learners develop resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. This collection of prompts is organised into key developmental areas to support … Read more

Teaching Self-Advocacy For Students with SEMH

Teaching Self-Advocacy For Students with SEMH 3

Self-Advocacy Through Communicating Needs. Children can experience social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) issues at any stage of development. These challenges can stem from specific life events, like bereavement, trauma, illness, family stresses, or bullying. In other cases, the underlying causes may relate to longer-term factors such as learning difficulties, challenges with social skills, prolonged … Read more