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Brilliantly written to enable easy and confident delivery of a sensitive subject. Our Y6 children fully engaged in the sessions, openly sharing experiences and, now, have a deeper understanding of anxiety as well as more coping strategies to draw upon when needed Louisa Munton, Headteacher of Shirehampton Primary 'Doing the lessons and making my worry monster have helped me to manage my thoughts better'. Maisie, Yr 6 'The children really enjoyed the sessions. They really helped them to make sense of their anxiety, to be able to recognise the changes it makes in their bodies and use the strategies to reduce the panic. They have tried things they would have previously have been too anxious to consider' Sarah, Learning Mentor A treasure trove of lesson plans, activities and resources for supporting children's understanding and skills when it comes to anxiety and worry. As well as being evidence informed and founded in best practice, the authors' ideas are all safe, fun and ready to go, minimising your planning time whilst maximising the impact of your lessons. Dr Pooky Knightsmith, director of Creative Education and former chair of Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition 'This is just what I've been looking for!' Laura Connors, Inclusion manager at Easton Academy 'Really excellent material. So much thought, experience and wisdom contained within those lessons.' Senior leader Early years

"""Brilliantly written to enable easy and confident delivery of a sensitive subject. Our Y6 children fully engaged in the sessions, openly sharing experiences and, now, have a deeper understanding of anxiety as well as more coping strategies to draw upon when needed"" Louisa Munton, Headteacher of Shirehampton Primary ‘Doing the lessons and making my worry monster have helped me to manage my thoughts better’. Maisie, Yr 6 ‘The children really enjoyed the sessions. They really helped them to make sense of their anxiety, to be able to recognise the changes it makes in their bodies and use the strategies to reduce the panic. They have tried things they would have previously have been too anxious to consider’ Sarah, Learning Mentor ""A treasure trove of lesson plans, activities and resources for supporting children’s understanding and skills when it comes to anxiety and worry. As well as being evidence informed and founded in best practice, the authors’ ideas are all safe, fun and ready to go, minimising your planning time whilst maximising the impact of your lessons."" Dr Pooky Knightsmith, director of Creative Education and former chair of Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition 'This is just what I've been looking for!' Laura Connors, Inclusion manager at Easton Academy 'Really excellent material. So much thought, experience and wisdom contained within those lessons.' Senior leader Early years"

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Chris Calland and Nicky Hutchinson are teachers, education consultants and qualified counsellors and coaches. Specialists in children’s behaviour, mental health and body image, they work nationally in schools, universities and corporate settings. They advise the government on these important topics and received a parliamentary award in recognition of their work. Chris and Nicky offer training and advice and can be contacted at: www.notjustbehaviour.co.uk.

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