How long has bisexuality been around?
It is almost unbelievable to think that bisexuality was only recently acknowledged as a legitimate sexuality, but of course, bisexual people have been in existence…
Author: JKP
What shifting understandings of gender mean for older trans and non-binary people
Jennie Kermode, author, journalist and secretary of Trans Media Watch, explores how shifting attitudes towards gender have affected older trans and/or non-binary people, and why…
LGBT+ Issues Matter As Much As Ever In Lockdown
Jonathan Charlesworth, author of How to Stop Homophobic and Biphobic Bullying, writes about ways in which schools can start responding to and solving LGBT+ issues, even during the disruptions of lockdown.
When doing observational drawing, remember these 5 pointers
Observational Drawing for Students with Dyslexia by Qona Rankin and Howard Riley offers practical advice to dyslexics who wish to improve their observational drawing, either…
Why do we need to look beyond ‘mental disorders’ when handling intense emotions?
Here Bridie Gallagher writes about why we need to explore beyond the ‘illness narrative’ to understand why people might feel the way they do.
Why does language shut down in the brain?
Article written by Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH, author of Riley the Brave – The Little Cub with Big Feelings! Find yourself wondering why kids can’t use…
‘My whole family though that being gay meant you would move to London, get AIDS and die. They were terrified.’
Author Matt Cain grew up in the 1980s and his parents were afraid of what being a gay man meant for their son’s future. ‘Well,…
Smart Foods for ADHD and Brain Health
Smart Foods for ADHD and Brain Health releases in February 2021. Can you briefly outline your background? My background and training are in the field…
What is the best way to assess literacy difficulties in children?
Is dyslexia a genuine learning difficulty that warrants due recognition and specialist teaching? Valerie Muter, author of ‘Understanding and Supporting Children with Literacy Difficulties’ explores.
Why schools need to talk about staff mental health, now.
Amy Sayer is the author of Supporting Staff Mental Health in Your School and is a teacher at Chichester High School and Head of Philosophy…