Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Debs Davies return for the final episode of the topic to discuss practical strategies for supporting the development of neurodivergent children. They emphasise the importance of not making assumptions about a child's behaviour and suggest that practitioners should try to understand the reasons behind a child's actions, such as sensory needs. They…
Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined again by Debs Davies, a coach and consultant, to discuss how to support children with ADHD and neurodiversity.
Accommodating different needs Debs and Alistair emphasise that ADHD affects children differently, highlighting the need for a more flexible and inclusive approach in the early years. Transition periods can be challenging for neurodivergent children due to…
Edit Column Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined again by Debs Davies, a coach and consultant who is committed to helping create affirming and inclusive environments where neurodivergent people can be valued. In this episode, Alistair and Debs discuss ADHD and how educators can become more aware of it, recognising that it presents itself in various ways beyond common stereotypes. …
Edit Column Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Debs Davies, a coach and consultant who is committed to helping create affirming and inclusive environments where neurodivergent people can be valued. In this episode, Alistair and Debs introduce the topic of ADHD through an inclusive lens.
Supporting all learners Debs discusses her late ADHD diagnosis and her journey to becoming…
Course content: This topic has been developed with Samantha Dholakia, renowned Behaviour and Oracy Specialist, Consultant Trainer, and Creator of The Balance System ©. This course will support your understanding of the importance of emotional regulation, co-regulation, and modelling to aid in behaviour management with young children. Learning outcomes: Expand your knowledge on the topic…
In this final episode on the topic of emotional regulation and resilience, Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Samantha Dholakia delve into the significant aspects of emotional regulation.
Tools & strategies
Sam and Alistair explore practical ideas to aid children in regulating their emotions and energy levels throughout the day, including key concepts such as creating accessible spaces for…
Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined once again by Samantha Dholakia, a renowned Behaviour and Oracy Specialist, Consultant Trainer, and Creator of The Balance System©. In this podcast episode, Alistair and Sam discuss the importance of co-regulation to create a safe and connected environment.
Effective co-regulation
Sam discusses how adults' regulation, energy levels, and mood influence the emotional…
Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined once again by Samantha Dholakia, a renowned Behaviour and Oracy Specialist, Consultant Trainer, and Creator of The Balance System©. Join them for an engaging discussion on emotional intelligence in early years education.
Emotional development
Sam expresses her belief that emotional intelligence is a vital skill to impart to the little learners, as…
Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Samantha Dholakia, a renowned Behaviour and Oracy Specialist, Consultant Trainer, and Creator of The Balance System©. In this episode, Alistair and Samantha introduce the topic of emotional intelligence and regulation in the Early Years.
Understanding and coaching behaviour
Samantha and Alistair raise the need to coach behaviour rather than simply managing…
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Topic overview and key takeaways
Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Kate Moxley, an Early Years consultant, trainer and speaker specialising in wellbeing and mental health. Over four episodes, the pair focus on emotional connection…