All About SEMH: A Practical Guide for Primary Teachers

"Sarah has provided just the right amount of depth and a plethora of practical strategies which won’t cost the earth and feel realistic in the primary classroom. Easily navigable, the book can be dipped into as needed by busy staff looking for rapid responses." - Pooky Knightsmith, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Expert

"Sarah is a passionate practitioner who puts the child at the heart of everything she does. She is well researched and has shared her practical knowledge and skills in this book so that more children can benefit. A book that is easy to dip into when necessary, I have no doubt that this will be an extremely useful reference for primary teaching staff to support and include children with social, emotional and mental health challenges and enable them to be successful in the school environment." – Cath Kitchen OBE, Chair of National Association for Hospital Education

"This practical and user-friendly resource is a must have for every primary school practitioner who is seeking support the well-being of our most vulnerable children and specifically those with social, emotional and mental health needs. It has been written by a practitioner who really knows what works and what ensures that everyone can flourish in the learning context. The use of case studies, reflection points and specific evidence-based strategies makes this a very accessible resource and one which will generate confidence for anyone new to the profession who is seeking to gain a deeper understanding of mental health needs and develop their practice in this area." – Tina Rae, Child Psychologist & Author

"Teachers and support staff working with children with social and emotional mental health needs will find this book invaluable. It provides practical strategies and insights for supporting children's development and creating a safe and inclusive classroom. The book is divided by diagnosis, profile, or need, making it easy for teachers to find relevant information. Sarah uses her 20 years of education experience to offer practical solutions for those without comprehensive SEMH training. This book will help reduce exclusions and support SEMH children's transition to adulthood." – Abigail Hawkins, (FCCT), SENsible SENCO

"This book is invaluable for anyone involved in supporting children with SEMH (social and emotional mental health) needs. It covers the SEMH relevant to primary school pupils, recognising that behaviour is a way of communicating difficulties with emotional regulation. The book is laid out in a clear and logical way, with information about each condition, and practical tools and strategies which Sarah has drawn together from her 20 years in education. She also includes a list of story books which are aimed at pupils experiencing trauma, bereavement etc, and those around them." - Fiona Johnson, SENCO and SEN Consultant

"Sarah has provided just the right amount of depth and a plethora of practical strategies which won’t cost the earth and feel realistic in the primary classroom. Easily navigable, the book can be dipped into as needed by busy staff looking for rapid responses." - Pooky Knightsmith, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Expert

"Sarah is a passionate practitioner who puts the child at the heart of everything she does. She is well researched and has shared her practical knowledge and skills in this book so that more children can benefit. A book that is easy to dip into when necessary, I have no doubt that this will be an extremely useful reference for primary teaching staff to support and include children with social, emotional and mental health challenges and enable them to be successful in the school environment." – Cath Kitchen OBE, Chair of National Association for Hospital Education

"This practical and user-friendly resource is a must have for every primary school practitioner who is seeking support the well-being of our most vulnerable children and specifically those with social, emotional and mental health needs. It has been written by a practitioner who really knows what works and what ensures that everyone can flourish in the learning context. The use of case studies, reflection points and specific evidence-based strategies makes this a very accessible resource and one which will generate confidence for anyone new to the profession who is seeking to gain a deeper understanding of mental health needs and develop their practice in this area." – Tina Rae, Child Psychologist & Author

"Teachers and support staff working with children with social and emotional mental health needs will find this book invaluable. It provides practical strategies and insights for supporting children's development and creating a safe and inclusive classroom. The book is divided by diagnosis, profile, or need, making it easy for teachers to find relevant information. Sarah uses her 20 years of education experience to offer practical solutions for those without comprehensive SEMH training. This book will help reduce exclusions and support SEMH children's transition to adulthood." – Abigail Hawkins, (FCCT), SENsible SENCO

"This book is invaluable for anyone involved in supporting children with SEMH (social and emotional mental health) needs. It covers the SEMH relevant to primary school pupils, recognising that behaviour is a way of communicating difficulties with emotional regulation. The book is laid out in a clear and logical way, with information about each condition, and practical tools and strategies which Sarah has drawn together from her 20 years in education. She also includes a list of story books which are aimed at pupils experiencing trauma, bereavement etc, and those around them." - Fiona Johnson, SENCO and SEN Consultant

"All About SEMH – which is actually two books, one for primary and one for secondary – tackles the complexity of social, emotional and mental health needs. Here, she provides a balance of contextual information regarding the different internal and external behaviours exhibited by pupils alongside practical strategies and conversational prompts. The result is an accessible toolkit with something for everyone regardless of experience or longevity." - Matt Morris, Schools Week