3 Making sense of behaviour
Gives education professionals a deeper insight into childhood trauma, neglect, attachment issues and the impact these have on the observed behaviours of children and young people.
3.1 Exploring Persistent Disruptive Behaviour
3.1 A Guide by the Side
Communicating with vulnerable and challenging young people
Undiagnosed SEN, poor behaviour, exclusion... and routes into criminalisation
Youth Justice and SEND: The Statistics
Youth Justice and SEND: A New Perspective
Youth Justice and SEND Reflections
Impact of Complex Needs
"Camouflaging" Disability
What do the latest suspension and exclusion stats tell us?
The impact of complex needs... and what can happen if needs are not identified and met
Understanding Complex Needs
A reminder of the Amygdala Hijack
The Amygdala Hijack and the impact on emotion self-regulation
The cost of complex needs not being met early
Final Reflections on PDB, SEND and Youth Justice
The Communication Iceberg- Louise McGinty (SEND Expert) in conversation with Marius Frank 2:20
Resources
3.2 Why attachment matters
3.2 A Guide by the Side
The power of attachment
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Understanding and Applying Maslow
What is Attachment?
Attachment Styles
Observing Children
Resources
3.3 The impact of trauma and neglect
3.3 A Guide by the Side
What is trauma?
Understanding Trauma
Activity: Exploring Trauma
The impact of trauma on the developing mind
Social and emotional neglect- the invisible wound
What kind of parent emotionally abuses their child?
Reflecting on social and emotional neglect
Impact of multiple ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Further Reading
Resources
3.4 Poverty, “hidden” disability and other disabling factors
3.4 Guide by the side
The compelling collision between poverty and academic outcomes
Understanding neurodiversity- spectrums and spikey profiles
What is a "spikey profile"? Louise McGinty (SEND Specialist) in conversation with Marius Frank 2:20
Understanding Speech Language and Communication Needs
Understanding Dyslexia
Understanding ADHD
Other related conditions
Understanding Autism
SEND... and Ofsted- Louise McGinty (SEND Expert) in conversation with Marius Frank 5:00
Next Steps
The STEEP Framework: Identifying and meeting complex needs
Resources
3.5 Understanding mental health needs
Revisiting the wellbeing and mental health matrix
Looking for Signs
National and International SEMH Curriculum Ideas
Resources