EBSA (emotional-based school avoidance) can be experienced in different ways, but the start of term can be an especially difficult time.

Dr Sue Sheppard explains how schools can work with pupils to find sustainable ways to manage it.

Read more: 👉 realtraining.co.uk/eq53

#schoolavoidance

How to help autistic children with EBSA back into school Emotionally based school avoidance is often a particular problem for autistic students, writes educational psychologist Sue Sheppard, but there are ways for schools to offer support

Don't miss this really great read from Real Training's Dr Sue Sheppard in the Tes Magazine today.

Sue is an educational psychologist who has helped many young people with EBSA back into school.

Read her advice for schools.

👉https://bit.ly/41zj3WZ

#can'tnotwon't
#autistic
#inclusion
#belonging

Happy #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek🌈

Taking a strengths-based approach to supporting neurodivergent learners doesn’t mean that the barriers to learning are dismissed.

If anything, it recognises we can’t discuss strengths without also talking about getting the right support.

#NeurodiversityWeek

Assistant SENCO, Lynsey who recently completed our CCET course describes the importance of building trust with the pupils she assesses.

Hear more about her thoughts on the CCET / Access Arrangements course and how it has prompted reflection on the tests used in her school.

#send #exams #schools

An image of The Connection Factor: How Schools Can Build a Sense of Belonging

Teenagers in England report some of the lowest rates of belonging anywhere in the world (TIMSS survey data)

In this week’s long read, we’re looking at what some of the enablers of belonging might be:

Read here: realtraining.co.uk/dl8f

#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BelongingMatters #ThisIsMyPlace

This week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! This year's theme #ThisIsMyPlace is all about belonging.

Don't miss our free resource designed to help primary and secondary children connect, collaborate and contribute. 💚

Available here: realtraining.co.uk/6yac

How can we best support the SEMH needs of pupils with SEND?

Three experts give their insights and top tips in our latest article.
Read the full blog here: realtraining.co.uk/95am

#SEND #emotionalregulation #SENCOs #schools

Last chance! Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (intensive) starts Friday 12 December. Book today. Real Training logo

⏰ Final Deadline Alert! Don't Miss Out on the intensive Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) Course Starting 12 December!

Apply now: 🔗 realtraining.co.uk/ccet

#teacher #education #training #CPD #educationaltesting

📢 It’s official! Real Group Ltd is now 100% employee-owned 📢

Delighted to celebrate this next step for Real Training and other Real Group brands!

Full update: realtraining.co.uk/2025/11/real...

#EmployeeOwnership #EOT #RealGroupLtd #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #Inclusion #FutureReady

Don't delay! Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) live online course starting 26 November. Book now. Real Training

CCET Course starts 26 Nov!

💪 Bring Educational Testing in house
✅ BPS-recognised qualification
💡 Drive student support with concrete data
🔑 First step for Access Arrangements qualification

Don't delay! realtraining.co.uk/ccet
#EducationalTesting #SENCO #Teaching #AccessArrangements

📍Need NPQ SENCO training but studying locally isn't an option? We've got you covered! Access our fully online course. November is the ONLY intake for 2025/26!

🗓️ Deadline: 19 Nov. 🚀 Starts: Week of 24 Nov.

Apply now! realtraining.co.uk/npq-senco
#NPQSENCO #SENCO #OnlineLearning

Adopting a Trauma-informed Approach: Key Takeaways for Success in Schools Trauma-informed schools help vulnerable children feel safe and able to re-engage with learning. We take a look at some of the fundamentals.

Is your approach trauma-informed?

Trauma often presents as challenging behaviour. By implementing trauma-informed practices, we can cultivate a sense of belonging for everyone.

Read the blog➡️ realtraining.co.uk/2024/12/trau...

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2025!

Here’s a just few photos of those of you who were able to make it to the Middlesex University graduation event today.

Dive into online postgrad learning and challenge yourself next term!

realtraining.co.uk/master-of-ed...

#TeamMDX #RTGraduation

If you are graduating with Real Training and Middlesex University today look out for Dr Siobhan Mellor
and Katie Hickin who would love to raise a glass with you!

Congratulations to all of our delegates - hope you get a moment to celebrate wherever you are today.

#RTGraduation #inclusion #TeamMDX

Good luck to all our delegates graduating today! 🎉

Gaining your postgraduate qualification (PGCert or PGDip and especially an MEd) is a wonderful achievement that demonstrates a real commitment to improving inclusivity, belonging and wellbeing in our classrooms.

#TeamMDX #RTGraduation #inclusion

🌱 7 powerful ways Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs) are nurturing children's mental health in UK schools.

Hear what Headteachers, pupils and ELSAs have to say about impact on attendance, self-confidence and children’s ability to learn:
realtraining.co.uk/0m2qy

#ChildrensMentalHealth