I've just uploaded a video of me explaining the Hand-Brain Model for the children. If you haven't heard of it before, Google it or have a look at the video. It explains key parts of the brain and their functions in a child-like and manageable way! 🧠 m.youtube.com/watch?v=kCSrSh…

I sat at my desk making these mini windmills at 7:30 this morning...ready to be delivered to homes for another Zoom anxiety intervention with some children. They worked SO well!

Erm so in 2020 the government announced a 4% increase in the national mental health budget... But this turns out to be over 3 times less than the increase given to tackle potholes... I was so certain it was wrong that I triple-checked. Piers Morgan over to you...

Kier Starmer is worried about kids not being at school... He’s particularly worried about vulnerable children not being at school... Does anyone want to tell him where the vulnerable children have been? 🤦🏽‍♂️

Could there be a worse time to start Jury Service...8th March...you know, being Pastoral/Mental Health Lead in a school on the day that all the children return, 2 weeks away from my children and families is just what I want 🙃

Today we got our first pastoral group back outside at Forest School (first time in over a year) and it felt incredible! It's my favourite part of the week and it never seizes to amaze me how impactful that environment is on the children. The 🌞 went down a treat!

Den construction with a Year 6 Pastoral group at Forest School! This is one of the things I've missed most over the last year and I'd say this is the most valuable form of therapy for all of our SEMH children. So glad to be back out in the mud 🍃🌳

It's been a while...but I've written a new blog. I had lots of parents approaching me for advice and support after their child struggled to adjust to the arrival of a new baby...I've written about the child's perspective on this and provided some tips! 👶 thepastoralroom.wordpress.com/2021/12/08/new…

Anybody have any ideas for staff wellbeing? Or ideas on how to create a super positive school atmosphere? We're on the hunt for some fresh ideas at our school! ⭐

#NewProfilePic Formally 'The Pastoral Room' I am taking on a new venture! I am still working as Pastoral and Safeguarding Lead at school and content will be related to this still 🧠💚

Morning all! Information is out for my first mental health support sessions. If you know any parents/carers who may be interested, let them know! Follow me on Instagram at charlottewoodswellbeing For my new children's mental health services 🧠💚

Do you know a child who needs some support to manage their anxiety? I still have places for my online Anxiety Workshop on 25th, 26th and 27th July. For more information, message me or email me on: [email protected] 🧠💚

I'm preparing for our Neurodiversity Week at school. I'm trying to collate a list of well known people/celebrities who are neuro divergent. I have a good list so far, but I need some who are current with our kids now, people they already feel they know. Any suggestions?