Our promise
All of our programmes are rooted in emerging research, providing you with clear insights on the latest scientific advancements about school-aged children and young people’s well-being. We turn research discoveries into practical strategies, empowering teachers, educators and other professionals to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Explore our online training
Please note places are limited. We strongly recommend securing your spot early to avoid disappointment.
The delegate fee for each course is £75.00 / €88.00.
Social media & screen time: navigating mental health in the digital age
15:45, Tues 6 May 2025 | Online | Live
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In today's digital age, screens are integral to young people’s lives, raising concerns about the harms of prolonged use and exposure to specific content. As we seek to protect this generation from adverse effects, studies suggest that effective solutions are far from one-size-fits-all remedies. It’s crucial to consider the content they consume, the platforms they use, and the contexts of their screen time. This course will reveal what emerging research tells us about the impacts of screen time and key learnings for navigating mental health in the digital age.
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The complex relationship between screen time and young people’s development, highlighting both potential risks and benefits.
Key findings from large-scale studies, revealing how different types of screen use affects academic performance and mental well-being.
Strategies for fostering a balanced approach to screen time, focusing on content quality and identifying key ages and genders at particular risk for harm.
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Mainstream teachers; primary and secondary
School counsellors
Well-being coordinators
PSHE leads
School leaders
Mental health professionals
School nurses
Local authority workers
Charity representatives working with young people
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All of our courses are designed by our team of experts, who bring together extensive knowledge in professional development, psychology, health, and education. We incorporate the latest findings and consult with leading academics to ensure our materials reflect the most recent insights and understanding in the field. Discover more about our team and their credentials here.
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Format: online (please note this session is live)
Certificates: provided upon completion
Duration: 1 hour
Course fee: £75.00 / €88.00
Additional reading: Please note our all of courses are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, so we strive to cover all essential content within the course workshop itself. However additional reading materials are made available to those who wish to explore topics in further detail.
Book now to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
Exploring school avoidance and emotional barriers to attendance
16:00, Thurs 15 May 2025 | Online | Live
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In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many countries have seen a marked increase in school absenteeism and emotionally based school avoidance, posing serious challenges for educators and young people. While interventions often target persistently absent students, research shows that those missing less than 10% of school days also face considerable disadvantages. This course will confront the monumental challenge of attendance and emotional barriers to learning, examining emerging research and effective interventions through group discussions and peer learning.
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The key factors influencing school attendance and the implications of absenteeism on academic success.
Insights into emotional and behavioural factors contributing to school avoidance.
Practical interventions and support strategies to improve attendance and engagement.
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Mainstream teachers; primary and secondary
School leaders
School nurses and mental health support workers
Local authority school attendance support teams
Behaviour specialists
Educational psychologists
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All of our courses are designed by our team of experts, who bring together extensive knowledge in professional development, psychology, health, and education. We incorporate the latest findings and consult with leading academics to ensure our materials reflect the most recent insights and understanding in the field. Discover more about our team and their credentials here.
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Format: online (please note this session is live)
Certificates: provided upon completion
Duration: 1 hour
Course fee: £75.00 / €88.00
Additional reading: Please note our all of courses are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, so we strive to cover all essential content within the course workshop itself. However additional reading materials are made available to those who wish to explore topics in further detail.
Book now to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
Managing exam anxiety: techniques to boost well-being and enhance performance
15:45, Thurs 22 May 2025 | Online | Live
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Academic performance is often regarded as a key measure of success. However, test anxiety can hinder students from realising their full potential and undermine their self-confidence. This course explores the factors contributing to test anxiety. From policies and parental influence to peer dynamics and income inequality, we’ll examine the range of known drivers as well as symptoms that may signal underlying issues. Join us as we unravel over 70 years of research and investigate which preventative and intervention strategies are supported by science.
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Signs and symptoms of exam anxiety in students and how to recognise them.
Practical techniques to help students develop coping strategies and resilience.
Effective classroom practices that promote a supportive exam environment.
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Mainstream teachers; primary and secondary
Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Subject leaders and CPD Leads
School counsellors
School nurses
Well-being coordinators
Educational psychologists
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All of our courses are designed by our team of experts, who bring together extensive knowledge in professional development, psychology, health, and education. We incorporate the latest findings and consult with leading academics to ensure our materials reflect the most recent insights and understanding in the field. Discover more about our team and their credentials here.
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Format: online (please note this session is live)
Certificates: provided upon completion
Duration: 1 hour
Course fee: £75.00 / €88.00
Additional reading: Please note our all of courses are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, so we strive to cover all essential content within the course workshop itself. However additional reading materials are made available to those who wish to explore topics in further detail.
Book now to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
Empowering girls in sport and physical activity: strategies for inclusive practices
16:00, Thurs 5 June 2025 | Online | Live
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While discussions on this topic often focus on adolescence, gender inequalities in physical activity begin much earlier, typically between the ages of 2-6. As a result, girls from a young age miss out on important physical, mental, and social benefits. What factors are driving this gap in activity levels and drop-out in sport? In this course, we will break down the barriers girls encounter in different settings, explore how these challenges change as they age, and discuss the latest thinking on what practices can promote greater inclusion and participation.
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The barriers girls face in sports and physical activity and how to address them.
Techniques for creating an inclusive and supportive environment in PE classes.
Strategies to encourage lifelong physical activity among girls.
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PE Leads
Directors of Sport
Mainstream teachers
Sports coaches and trust programme leads
HAF providers
Regional CYP managers and providers
Development officers
Local authority stakeholders
Charities and businesses focused on gender equality in sport and physical activity
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All of our courses are designed by our team of experts, who bring together extensive knowledge in professional development, psychology, health, and education. We incorporate the latest findings and consult with leading academics to ensure our materials reflect the most recent insights and understanding in the field. Discover more about our team and their credentials here.
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Format: online (please note this session is live)
Certificates: provided upon completion
Duration: 1 hour
Course fee: £75.00 / €88.00
Additional reading: Please note our all of courses are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, so we strive to cover all essential content within the course workshop itself. However additional reading materials are made available to those who wish to explore topics in further detail.
Book now to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
Understanding the ‘manosphere’ and its influence on offline behaviour
16:00, Wed 11 June 2025 | Online | Live
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The Netflix show Adolescence has spotlighted many challenges that schools and young people face today, particularly the real-world influence of online misogyny. But beyond the television drama, what do scientists actually know about figures like Andrew Tate, the messages they promote, and their methods for reaching young audiences? This course will explore research findings on the content adolescents consume and discuss expert-recommended strategies to counter these harmful narratives without unintentionally reinforcing them.
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The nature and impact of online misogyny on young people, including insights from research studies of the manosphere and influencers like Tate.
How online content transitions from digital spaces to real-world behaviours, examining its effects on schools and different genders.
Key strategies to avoid when addressing these issues, along with effective approaches to help young people critically engage with the content they encounter.
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Mainstream primary and secondary school teachers.
Assistant teachers
Headteachers, Deputy headteachers, Subject leaders, CPD leads
Well-being Coordinators
Local Authority Mental Health Services
Charity representatives working with young people
CYP programme leads
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All of our courses are designed by our team of experts, who bring together extensive knowledge in professional development, psychology, health, and education. We incorporate the latest findings and consult with leading academics to ensure our materials reflect the most recent insights and understanding in the field. Discover more about our team and their credentials here.
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Format: online (please note this session is live)
Certificates: provided upon completion
Duration: 1 hour
Course fee: £75.00 / €88.00
Additional reading: Please note our all of courses are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, so we strive to cover all essential content within the course workshop itself. However additional reading materials are made available to those who wish to explore topics in further detail.
Book now to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
Promoting physical activity among neurodiverse students—are we doing it right?
15:45, Wed 18 June 2025 | Online | Live
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Neurodivergent students constitute a growing proportion of children and young people today, yet they still face significant obstacles to participating in sports and physical activities both in and outside of school. Addressing these challenges begins with understanding them. This course will provide insights into the unique interests, strengths, and needs of neurodiverse students, techniques for adapting PE and other physical activities, and the considerable benefits of inclusive practices that extend beyond activity levels and participation rates.
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The disparity in physical activity levels between neurodiverse students and their peers.
The barriers that neurodiverse students encounter in being active and participating in sport, both in school and beyond.
Findings from international research studies, exploring how best to bridge this gap and foster more inclusive environments for all young people.
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PE Leads
Directors of Sport
Mainstream teachers
Sports coaches and trust programme leads
HAF providers
Regional CYP managers and providers
Development officers
Local authority leads
CYP leads in physical activity and sport organisations
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All of our courses are designed by our team of experts, who bring together extensive knowledge in professional development, psychology, health, and education. We incorporate the latest findings and consult with leading academics to ensure our materials reflect the most recent insights and understanding in the field. Discover more about our team and their credentials here.
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Format: online (please note this session is live)
Certificates: provided upon completion
Duration: 1 hour
Course fee: £75.00 / €88.00
Additional reading: Please note our all of courses are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, so we strive to cover all essential content within the course workshop itself. However additional reading materials are made available to those who wish to explore topics in further detail.
Book now to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
Your partner in learning
In today's evolving world, professional development is not just beneficial—it’s essential.
With the latest thinking from leading international research, we are here to help every step of the way.
Addressing the evolving needs of young people
Children and young people now face an array of unprecedented physical and mental health challenges that demand skilled and responsive professionals. As their needs increase and become more complex, it’s crucial for key stakeholders to be equipped with the right knowledge and strategies to provide young people with the help they need.
Silencing the noise with evidence-based insights
We delve deep into the science—so you don’t have to—offering clear insights into what researchers are sure of (and what remains uncertain) about the challenges facing young people today. This equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to alleviate uncertainty, enabling you to feel informed and empowered about the latest developments.
Delivering change for real-world impact
We’re not just about research trends and findings; we focus on the "so what." Our courses provide practical strategies that translate research into actionable tips. You’ll gain both knowledge and the tools needed to foster positive change and create an environment where every child and young person can thrive.
