Developing Emh Strategies in the Classroom

Any teacher or SENCO would admit that semh strategies are one of the biggest challenges in a classroom, especially in a school with a large number of children who have these difficulties. The origins of these challenges can vary from family problems, academic stress or conditions such as ADHD to a variety of social and emotional influences including bullying, isolation, lack of self-esteem and trauma.

Navigating SEMH Challenges: Proven Strategies for Support

These children often struggle to express themselves, so they may fight with peers, neglect their own needs and have underlying attachment issues that can lead to depression, anxiety and poor health. Symptoms can include a low mood, a stomach ache without medical cause and a fear of being exposed to negative judgement by others.

It is therefore important to teach pupils about mental health, enabling them to recognise the key symptons of when they need support. Teaching about how the brain works and the difference between normal teenage worry and mood shifts and a chronic condition like depression and anxiety can help students understand how to seek help for themselves or a friend.

A creative curriculum and extracurricular activities that offer opportunities for learning outside of the classroom can also be a great way to engage young people who find it difficult to focus in class. This can be as simple as a trip to the local museum or spending time in the school garden. Involving parents and carers can be a good strategy too. They may be able to provide more information about the child and can help you with planning your lessons.