The School Psychology Service

In recent years, the language of classroom practice has shifted. “Differentiation,” once the dominant term, is increasingly being replaced by “adaptive teaching.” For many teaching staff, this can feel like a rebranding exercise rather than a meaningful change. However, this shift to adaptive teaching does not just reflect a change in terminology. Adaptive teaching puts a lar...

Anxiety is something that affects people of all ages and while it can feel overwhelming in the moment, there are practical, evidence-based strategies that can help bring the body and mind back to a calmer state. One such approach is known as TIPP: Temperature, Paced Breathing, Intense Exercise, and Progressive Muscle Relaxation.

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This month’s focus is on Sensory Circuits. I therefore decided to share a recent paper written by Savina (2025) which explores how movement can support self‑regulation in early childhood. This paper is a literature review which means that the author has rigorously searched the research literature in a structured, transparent way and synthesised the f...

What is a sensory circuit?

A sensory circuit is a combination of activities that help children to effectively process, organise and interpret sensory information from the world around them. It helps children to achieve an optimal level of alertness required for learning.

What does the research tell us about sensory circuits?