1st Edition
Cultivating Calm in the Classroom Strategies to Support the Regulation and Wellbeing of Staff and Children
Foreword
Deborah Anne Ward
1. Introduction
2.Cultivating Vagal Tone
3.Cultivating Movement
4.Cultivating Your Environment
5.Cultivating Your Culture
6.Cultivating a Sense of Belonging
7. Cultivating Your Mindset
8. Concluding Thoughts
Biography
Hollie Rankin is a counsellor with over 16 years of experience supporting children and families. She currently serves as the safeguarding lead across three primary schools. Hollie is a passionate advocate for trauma-informed practice and regularly trains school staff on supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.
Corrin Watson is a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) with extensive experience in inclusive education. She has a creative view to SEN support, and is keen to promote a holistic approach when supporting children.
“What makes this book so powerful is its grounding in lived experience and its practical, compassionate approach. The authors' voices are authentic, their expertise profound, and their message clear; when adults lead with calm and compassion, children follow. May this book find its way into the hands of every educator who seeks to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children who need it the most.”
Deborah Anne Ward, MBE for services to education
