Neuroscience & behaviour

Nutritional deficiencies and behaviour

30/06/2022 Nutritional deficiencies in children can often lead to emotional dysregulation. Louise Mercieca advises how practitioners can support children by understanding the nutritional value of different foods and their direct impact on child development.

Neurodevelopment and early years learning

27/06/2022 The first 3-5 years of a child's life are crucial to their brain's development. Ruth McGuire discusses caregiver and practitioners' roles as active participants in children's development and how they can positively affect it through e.g. play.

Supporting behaviour with food and nutrition

16/06/2022 In this video, nutritional therapist Louise Mercieca talks about how nutritional deficiencies can impact on children's health and their behaviour in educational settings and beyond.

Diagnostic Labels for Children; Their Advantages and Disadvantages

18/05/2022 Currently in the UK, a medical diagnostic label must be obtained before an Education Health and Care Plan can be created for a child. Christine Bennett analyses the ICD system to help caregivers understand the pros and cons of diagnostic labelling.

Hooves in assisting behaviour – Equine therapy

10/05/2022 Horses' empathetic and social nature can cause any in their presence to feel calm and centred. Jenny Phillips explores different types and applications of equine therapy, and their impact on our behaviour in reference to the Triune brain theory.

Pets and autistic children

05/04/2022 It's widely recognised that pets are fantastic companions, supporting both our physical fitness and emotional wellbeing. But how can they support children with autism? Claire Montague explores that question, looking at different research findings.

Bullying and the law

29/11/2021 Whilst bullying is not against the law, it could be defined as harassment which can be unlawful. Ruth McGuire outlines the legal framework in place that can protect you, and the steps to undertake if you experienced harassment in a workplace.

5 steps to protect those in your care from bullying

24/11/2021 Bullying is complicated. Andi Smart explores the bullying process in the modern context and provides 5 key steps on how to protect those in our care from bullying, whether in EYFS or other areas of care.