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I'm just going to leave this here.

I've been saying for a long time that running schools like a military camp is contributing towards so much absence.

I'm tired of hearing the argument that "you can't just let children go to the toilet when they want, it causes so many problems"...

Or, "discipline is necessary to prepare them for the 'real' world"...

Let's be honest, treating children with dignity and respect isn't a bad thing. Respect is a two way street. Model it, and you'll mostly receive it back.

Glad BBC News have finally uncovered the reality of what's happening.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗣𝗡𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟳𝟲𝟭𝟭𝟮𝟳.

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I see these three every single week and they're the ones people think are helping.

1️⃣ Stop avoiding caffeine. Cutting it out completely just creates massive, unnecessary anxiety around sleep. Eight hours before bed is plenty of a cut-off you really don't need to ban it.

2️⃣ Stop going to bed at the same time every night. Yes, your circadian rhythm trains your body thats partly true. But bedtime in isolation, at the same time regardless of how sleepy you are, is never going to make you sleep better on its own.

3️⃣ Stop sleeping in after a bad night, this one is BIG in fact it's MASSIVE.
Lost a couple of hours in the night? You don't need to pay it back in the morning. In fact, if you don't, you'll feel properly tired by bedtime that next night and chances are you'll sleep straight through. You don't owe your sleep a refund. You'll be grand.

I'm a CBT-I sleep specialist, and this is the stuff nobody tells you, Why? because it's the opposite of typical sleep hygiene advice.

Worth saving for the next time you're lying there overthinking it or share with a fellow overthinking tired friend.

Let’s talk about pica: new resource

We’re Proud to share our new resource, Pica: supporting someone with severe learning disabilities who ingests non-food substances. Not the catchiest of titles, we know, but not everyone even knows what pica is!

Families have told us that when your loved one engages in pica behaviour, it can feel frightening and confusing. This guide has been developed to bring together clear information, real-life learning from our Family Support Team’s casework, and practical tools to help you feel more confident and supported.

Inside the resource, you’ll find:
-The UK’s most comprehensive information resource focusing on pica and written for families of people with severe learning disabilities
-A template letter to use to explain pica to professionals and ask for the right level of support, because not all schools and care providers know about the risks
-A guide to writing a Pica Support Plan to share what you know about your relative – and a template to get you started.

Like many of the CBF’s resources, it is designed to not only provide information but also help you to take action.

You can download the full resourcehttps://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pica-Resource.pdf

If you need information, signposting or emotional support, our Family Support Service is here for you. Email us at [email protected] or call 0300 666 0126 (Open: Mon -Thurs: 9am – 5pm | Friday: 9am – 3pm)

Did you know that we have UK Nation specific pages?

We offer support across all four nations, and if you're from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you will find local, and relevant information on the following pages:

Scotland: Contact in Scotland
Wales: Contact Cymru
Northern Ireland: Contact NI - for families with disabled children

Read more about what we do on our website: https://ow.ly/TtZE50Rsg9z

☕💬 Coffee & Connect – Liverpool Parent Carer Forum

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming morning with other parents and carers!

📅 Wednesday 6th May 2026
10am - 11:30am
📍 Blessed Sacrament Parent Café, Ceder Road, Liverpool

Are you a parent or carer of a child or young person (0–25) with SEND? Come along to:
✨ Connect with other families
✨ Access information, support & guidance
✨ Ask questions in a friendly environment

We’ll also be discussing the SEND White Paper and what it means for children, young people, and families.

👥 Representatives include:
• EHCP Team Caseworker
• Health Visiting Team & School Health Nurses
💜 Everyone is welcome – come for a chat, a coffee, and support from people who understand.

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🌈 Join Stephanie Batey, Neurodiversity Consultant at Inclusive Teacher Company Inclusive Teacher Co, for a practical webinar to learn about AuDHD, the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD, plus communication strategies to help your child thrive.

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