Author Archives: Gemma Bailey
I consider concentration skills to be a slightly delicate area. Let me explain why. In my Hertfordshire therapy clinic, I see a lot of well-meaning parents who bring their children to see me because they want their children to concentrate better – particularly in the academic areas of[…]
Read MoreImagine seeing the place you once called home destroyed. Your friends and family, terrified, injured or killed and being told that the only chance you have to survive is to flee. Then you land here, in this new country with a different language, rules, history, and education system,[…]
Read MoreIs your child independent in their learning? Do they take responsibility for thinking about themselves? Many pupils would benefit further from taking more authority in their learning. For these pupils we want to help them to develop a greater sense of independence in challenging themselves. The overall goal[…]
Read MoreWithin any classroom, there is always that select few of very quiet and shy children who find it very difficult to make friends (sometimes because they appear hostile) and are perceived to have skill deficiencies and lower intellect even though this is not necessarily the case. However, because[…]
Read MoreShawn Achor (An American happiness researcher, author, and speaker known for his advocacy of positive psychology) reports that only 25% of success in a job is based on your ability to do the job. The other 75% that contributes to success at work is down to your optimism,[…]
Read MoreParents have remarked how their children hold back from expressing themselves in school but will frequently complain about a variety of situations related to school when they get home. Children can express extreme shyness and social issues in school. This manifests itself as: Refusing to ask permission to[…]
Read MoreSome children are just not equipped to deal with failure. This can lead to a pattern where they expect to fail, then they actually fail and then they suddenly become fearful in failing again which then prevents them from trying. This pattern of behaviour affects them in many[…]
Read MoreOne of our practitioners recently worked in a boys school where a certain number of boys in the school had anger and mental health issues which had caused significant disruption in their lives. This resulted in them changing schools, engaging with social services or youth offending teams. The[…]
Read MoreCommunication skills impact upon a child’s ability to listen, understand and express themselves. These skills are fundamental to problem solving and maintaining relationships. It has a big impact on their future and the quality of their life. Of course learning vocabulary and sentence structure is important but having[…]
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