Resources relating to 'mental health'
Blog posts
The Role of the Designated Teacher for Looked After Children
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
A Fresh Start for Ofsted: New Chief Inspector Prioritises Empathy and Review Following Tragedy
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
A safeguarding roundup of 2020 at SSS Learning
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
ADHD - Supporting Children in Schools
by Delyth Hughes
Senior Leader Children's Mental Health Recovery Unit
Adverse Childhood Experiences - Sextortion
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Ambitious Education Reform - Children's Wellbeing Bill
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Attachment disorders
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Attachment Disorders – Supporting Children in Schools
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
by Delyth Hughes
Senior Leader Children's Mental Health Recovery Unit
Bipolar Disorder - Supporting Children
by Dr Gwyn Williams
GP Principal
Bipolar disorders
by Dr Gwyn Williams
GP Principal
Child Mental Health & Wellbeing - for Parents
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Children's Mental Health
by SSS Learning
Chroming: A Dangerous Challenge Raising Critical Safeguarding Concerns
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Conduct disorders
by Delyth Hughes
Senior Leader Children's Mental Health Recovery Unit
Conduct Disorders
by Delyth Hughes
Senior Leader Children's Mental Health Recovery Unit
Early Signs of Mental Health Issues in Children and Adolescents
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Eating disorders
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Eating Disorders - Supporting children in Schools
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Ensuring education for children with health needs
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Ensuring effective safeguarding before, during and after school holidays
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Female Genital Mutilation Zero Tolerance 6th Feb 2023
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Gaming Addiction: Supporting Children at Risk
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Habit disorders
by Dr Gwyn Williams
GP Principal
Habit Disorders - Supporting Children in Schools
by Dr Gwyn Williams
GP Principal
Help for serious mental health problems
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
In Conversation: Responding to the recent OFSTED and DfE announcement on the inspection process
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM 2020
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Local Safeguarding Partnerships - what schools need to know
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Looked-After & Previously Looked-After Children – The Vital Role of The Virtual School Head
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Mental Health Crisis Among Children Intensified in 2023
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
New legislative requirements to support the wellbeing and mental health of children
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Nurturing Resilience in Schools
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
by Delyth Hughes
Senior Leader Children's Mental Health Recovery Unit
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)- Supporting Children in Schools
by Delyth Hughes
Senior Leader Children's Mental Health Recovery Unit
Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
by Delyth Hughes
Senior Leader Children's Mental Health Recovery Unit
Oppositional Defiance Disorder - Supporting Children
by Delyth Hughes
Senior Leader Children's Mental Health Recovery Unit
Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD)
by Dr Gwyn Williams
GP Principal
Pervasive Development Disorders
by Dr Gwyn Williams
GP Principal
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
by Delyth Hughes
Senior Leader Children's Mental Health Recovery Unit
Practical Strategies for School Anxiety (SEND)
by SSS Learning
Psychotic disorders
by Dr Gwyn Williams
GP Principal
Psychotic Disorders Supporting Children
by Dr Gwyn Williams
GP Principal
PTSD - Supporting Children in Schools
by Delyth Hughes
Senior Leader Children's Mental Health Recovery Unit
Recognising and Supporting Young Carers
by SSS Learning
Reform of the Mental Health Act
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Reversing the pandemic's damage to children’s mental health- the challenge for schools
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Review of the Children's Wellbeing and Education Reform Agenda
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Safeguarding - the Impact of Influencer Culture
by SSS Learning
Safeguarding in out-of-school activities: A vital priority
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Safeguarding Pupils: The Impact of Perfectionism
by SSS Learning
School Absences: A Call for Comprehensive Support
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Self-Injury / Harm Awareness Day 2017
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Senior Mental Health Leads- Are you Ready?
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Separation Anxiety and Transitions: Why It Deserves a Closer Look
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Should smartphones be banned for those under 16?
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Sleep & Children's Wellbeing
by SSS Learning
Support for Children with Imprisoned Parents
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Supporting Families Below Social Care Thresholds
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
The Challenges for Children with SEND Post-Pandemic
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
The Dangerous Craze of ‘Patterning’
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
The Decline in Children & Young People's Wellbeing
by SSS Learning
The Hidden Harms of Modern Family Life
by SSS Learning
The Safeguarding Risks of Teenage Caffeine Use
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
The SEN(D) Crisis
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
The Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Trial Mental Health Assessments
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Unacceptable Failures in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adolescents: A Call to Action for Comprehensive Government Reform
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Understanding Looked-After Children: Safeguarding and the Role of Designated Teachers
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Why is safeguarding training important to schools?
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Working Together to Safeguard Children
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Your Mental Health & Wellbeing - 10 Top Tips for Parents
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Youth Mental Health - What Schools Need to Know
by SSS Learning
Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
by SSS Learning
Podcasts
Adverse Childhood Experiences & Trauma Informed Practice
29 Nov 2023, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Guiding children through difficult conversations
15 Jul 2024, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Guiding students through discussions about violent incidents
19 Aug 2024, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Influencer Culture and Children’s Self-Esteem
03 Aug 2025, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Is Prevent fit for purpose?
16 Feb 2025, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
KCSIE 2026 Changes
15 Jul 2026, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Learning from the Southport Inquiry
26 Apr 2026, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Perfectionism: Academic Pressure and Safeguarding
27 Sep 2026, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Post-Pandemic challenges for children with SEND
29 Jul 2024, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Professional curiosity, cumulative harm and recognising patterns early
03 May 2026, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
School Refusal
27 Jul 2025, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
SEND Reform: The safeguarding implications for Schools
05 Apr 2026, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Stealthing
26 Jan 2025, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Supporting Children with ADHD
14 Sep 2025, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Supporting Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder
10 Aug 2025, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
The Beyond Ofsted Inquiry
24 Nov 2023, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
The dangers of teenage spice use in vapes
09 Sep 2024, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
The Importance of Sleep for Children’s Mental Health and Learning
08 Feb 2026, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
Vicarious Trauma in Schools
01 Jun 2025, by Sam Preston & Sara Spinks
