Supporting behavioural emotional and social difficulties in school : a strategy a day for a calm learning environment The 3Ms and the BASE An introduction to brain maturation Strategies for making a good first impression and getting the best out of parents and fellow staff members Strategies for the start of the year or for a new class Strategies for understanding and supporting primary school children Strategies for understanding and supporting teenagers through school Strategies for supporting students with SEND Sonia Allen Strategies for de escalation distraction and diversion Strategies for miscellaneous school activities Strategies for school policies and procedures induction and new students arrivals Strategies for leadership of other adults Strategies on specific issues for everyday classroom use. Teachers need to be equipped not only to teach but also to help build mental security and wellbeing into the lives of young people and children. Supporting Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties in School provides practical relevant and proven strategies and constructive advice in order to guide teachers in this endeavour helping them to both understand and overcome the difficulties and generational changes faced by young people and children. Containing information on topics such as classroom strategies for common issues first impressions and how to deal with adults leadership and tasks such as school trips this volume presents tried and tested strategies and knowledge for help working in all types of schools including primary secondary and pupil referral units. Not only exploring the strategies this book also examines the reasons why a situation has arisen and for each piece of advice offers an explanation for why it will work and how it affects our sense of coherence. The book also includes a short introduction to brain development at various ages exploring the implications for children as they grow and mature as well as examining how teachers can work with and help children through these developmental stages assisting teachers in understanding the factors to be aware of when helping students and children develop mental security. Consolidating an understanding of mental and emotional health issues within children and young people knowledge about cognitive brain development and advice on what teachers can do in their classroom to make a difference this book is essential reading for all teachers