Tag: wellbeing
Wellbeing and autism
James Beale on how people with autism experience nature-based exercise (NBEX)
Physical activity is good for us. It has physical and psychological benefits. Nature can...
Helping young people to understand their autistic identity
Rebecca Duffus shares some strategies for support.
Many autistic people discuss the term 'autistic identification' as affirming and valid, in place of 'diagnosis'. Referring to...
An award for young people with complex needs
Lynda Larke's students get community minded.
Here at Langside School in Dorset, we have launched a new award for young people with physical or learning...
The educational & therapeutic impact of a school farm
Nightingale Community Academy is a rural haven in Wandsworth. Andre Bailey reports.
Students join us with very different levels of prior education. Many have experienced...
Flex your independence muscle
Nick Liley enthuses about outdoor activity residential experiences for schools and families.
Short breaks and holidays can be a lifesaver for many young people with...
How to reduce social anxiety in school
Nadim Saad explains how education professionals can support SEN students with social anxiety.
To a greater or lesser degree, we all feel a level of...
SEN122 : January/February 2023
Read SEN Magazine SEN122: Jan/Feb 2023 here
There’s a feast of brilliant articles here on wide ranging subjects, so I’m hoping everyone will find something...
Music without boundaries
Jody Ashfield on making music and why it lifts our spirits.
Listening to and creating music lifts people's moods and creates a powerful sense of...
What can working with horses teach us about mental health
Emma Hutchinson describes the mental health lessons that working with horses can pass on.
Movement is magical
If a horse gets stuck in the sympathetic nervous...
Applying mentally healthy schools resources
Rohl Popat reflects on the values and practical approaches of this school and how the Mentally Healthy Schools resource hub has supported their effects...
