Breathing Space Honley

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

Remove Confusion With Solutions That Work

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

04/05/2026

Comment JOURNAL if you want this and I’ll send you the link.

Some problems between students escalate fast. A disagreement at the table. Someone feeling left out. A small issue that suddenly turns into a bigger one.

You end up stepping in, trying to sort it out, while the rest of the class is waiting.

It helps to have a clear process students can follow.

This visual breaks problem solving into 5 simple steps. Students learn how to name the problem, think of options, consider what might happen next, choose a solution, and then check if it worked.

Instead of jumping straight to reacting, they have something concrete to guide their thinking.

This page is often used during class discussions, small groups, or right after a conflict when students need help slowing down and thinking through what to do next.

Over time, they start to use the steps more independently, which makes those moments feel a little less chaotic and a little more manageable.

If having a simple structure for problem solving would help your classroom, comment JOURNAL and I’ll send you the link.

04/05/2026

Here are details of the Save SEND Legal Rights event from the coordinators. Do share with any local families and groups:

At the Leeds demonstration we have a washing line & piles of clothing to help convey the sheer scale of a problem that is largely invisible. So much of the fight for support & the trauma families face happens behind closed doors, not visible to others.

This will demonstrate how many children are affected by SEND now, and how many may be affected in the future when they lose their legal rights.

We want to represent everyone, even if families are not able to be there on the day or those unable to stay who just wish to bring an item, have a chat and then go home.

Bring a piece of children’s clothing to the event for every child you want to represent - does not have to be school uniform – any item will do, even a sock!

After the event, parents can take their item of clothing back or we will use for future events or donate to charity.

Please come along, have a chat with some friendly faces who totally get it!

01/05/2026

30/04/2026

DBT Skills. Dialectics

24/04/2026

What do you think? Are they right? too much? anything missing?

👇 Type SKILLS to get a PDF copy of this list 👇

Life skills aren’t taught all at once…they’re built slowly, over time.

From putting toys away, to cooking a full meal, to managing money and time.

Each stage of childhood brings new opportunities for growth.

But here’s the important part . . .
This isn’t a checklist to rush through.

It’s a guide.

Children develop these skills best when they feel:
✔️ Supported
✔️ Capable
✔️ Included in real life

Because confidence doesn’t come from being told what to do—
it comes from doing it alongside someone who believes in them.

So if your child isn’t doing everything on this list yet…
that’s okay.

💛 Follow their pace.
💛 Stay connected.
💛 Invite them in.

That’s how life skills—and confidence—are built.

CREDIT: Adapted from the original image by