Reads & Research
Here, you'll find a bank of useful documents, recommended reads and evidence you can download (where permissions exist) or be directed to, organised into areas of interest around understanding and supporting Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health in your setting.
The fact that a book is included here does not mean we endorse every word; simply that we believe it might add to the portfolio of resources you utilise, along with your own professional judgment!
Motional Guides
We're always looking at ways to help you make the most of your Motional!
This includes pulling together the latest advice to help optimise each and every day for all students and staff and producing ebooks on relevant topics - co-authored with experts in the field. As we write them, we'll add them here!
Neuroscience and the Brain
Neuroscience is a branch of science that primarily focuses on studying the nervous system, including its structure, function and development. It covers the whole nervous system, with the brain being the main area of interest.
Our brains, which are incredibly complex, define who we are and dictate our actions.
Whole School Approaches
This section contains recommended books, documents, journal articles and clips around implementing Whole School/Setting Approaches, and the evidence base behind them.
If they are free to access we'll host them here, otherwise you'll find a handy link!
Classroom and Corridor Practice
A collection of recommended books, documents, journal articles and clips around implementing classroom (and outside of the classroom) practice and approaches, and the evidence base behind them.
If they are free to access we'll host them here, otherwise you'll find a handy link!
Workbooks
Here are some books we've come across that you might enjoy using directly with young people or that they might use independently, if appropriate.
Working in a Neurodiverse World!
Supportive books and evidence relating to working with different aspects of the neurodiverse world.
Understanding the impact of Adversity, Deprivation and Trauma
Books and research aligned to understanding the Adversity, Deprivation, Trauma and its impact on the body, the brain, and outcomes for young people and into adulthood.