Before I taught, I worked in construction. I thought I knew hard work.

Then I started teaching in alternative provision.

The kids who get told every day they're not good enough? Who keep showing up anyway?

Construction taught me how to build things. Teaching taught me how to build people.

#Teaching #AlternativeProvision #SEMH

#edutooter

UK teacher

#SEMH #Literacy lead #trauma-informed practice (the real kind, not the permissive kind)

💡What do you say to your pupils when they are stressed?

➡️ Stress Awareness Day

When a pupil demonstrates distressing behaviour, it can be hard to know what to do next. In those situations, recognising their behaviour and signs of distress, and responding to their preferred needs can help staff and children feel safer in those moments.

The image below has some trauma-informed responses that can help…

#inclusion #SEND #stressawareness #stressawarenessday #trauma #wellbeing #SEMH #mentalhealth