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We are really excited to share with you our new resource – ‘Take 5’ Calm Bags Our Calm Bags contain a variety of tried and tested items that specifically enable children (and adults) to “Take 5” to calm/self-soothe/reset and regulate. Items have been carefully selected for discreet use and to provide a choice of tactile, sensory […]

“As a new trainee teacher, I found this whole session absolutely fascinating and so informative. Incredibly interesting as a parent!The focus on empathy and understanding the reasons behind the behaviour has definitely affected how I will view a child who is struggling”

Point5 have been fortunate to gain accreditation for the training courses ‘Responding to Behaviour’ and ‘Understanding the Bonds of Attachment’. Both pieces of training embed the vital message that human connections and relationships can heal the troubled waters that run beneath the behaviour we see. Never has human connection been more important than during these […]

Point5 have started off the New Year as we finished the last year, training in schools with amazing staff. Our ‘Responding not Reacting’ behaviour course is gaining popularity and receiving some excellent feedback so please email us if you would like your staff trained. As always our courses are practical and realistic to the behaviour […]

Point5 have been busy training amazing staff who have come back to school and are caring deeply, being brave and are ready for the new term. I read an article the other day about staff in a primary school who get together every Thursday, have their lunch sitting down and chat / laugh about everyday […]

Pupil indiscipline is now one of the top concerns of teachers – NASUWT 2019 Big Question Survey. We understand that challenging behaviour is an issue schools face on a daily basis. The NASUWT survey reports that 51% of teachers are made to feel that they are to blame for issues regarding poor behaviour. Blaming and […]

The courage to be vulnerable, to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need, to talk about how you are feeling, to have the hard conversations. To everyone who is ‘daring greatly’ in their school; check out Brene Brown – her Ted talks are inspirational.

“Thank you so much for your support, it was a pleasure to have you in school. Both teachers said your input has been the most valuable they have ever received” (Head Teacher, Primary School, Oxfordshire) This was the best email received; it made us feel valued and we were thrilled to hear it was valuable […]

The lighter mornings are upon us and spring is here…phew! Point5 wish you all a very happy half term. It is a time to rest up, recharge, and refresh ourselves.

It’s been a roller coaster of a week for point5. Some lovely comments from children and staff followed by frustrations with systems and services. Being described as a ‘life belt that is always there when we feel like we are drowning’ was a particular phrase that has stuck with us this week. We hope everyone […]