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In this podcast episode Pooky Knightsmith speaks to Dr Alan Cooklin, a family psychiatrist. They highlight the importance of support to make child carers in our society feel valued, proud, and supported. In this episode they discuss how to improve these children’s experiences and mental health in school to nurture them and spot warning signs. They also explain the need for accessible mental health support and including families in the process, so if you’d like to learn more see The Charlie Waller Trust resources.

In this podcast episode we speak to Mark Hillyer, Director of path hill outdoors, an outdoor education centre. We explore the benefits of alternative education, particularly in nature, to support children with individual needs academically and emotionally. These types of education are very important to build up self-esteem of children who do not attend mainstream school. Learning life skills and confidence can be very beneficial to children with mental health needs, to learn more about supporting children’s mental health see The Charlie Waller Trust resources

In this podcast episode we speak to Gill Allen, an occupational therapist about supporting children who experience domestic violence and abuse. When supporting such vulnerable young people, it is essential to know warning signs and also be able to support their family. We explain the need to build trust and confidence in these situations to build self-esteem, particularly in children with PTSD. 

To learn more about supporting children’s mental health see The Charlie Waller Trust resources

In this podcast episode we speak to Professor Neil Humphrey, Head of the Manchester Institute of Education and professor of psychology of education at the University of Manchester. We highlight the importance of support to make children feel safe and valued in education. In this episode we discuss how to improve these children’s experiences and mental health in school to nurture them and spot warning signs. They also explain the need for accessible mental health support and including families in the process, so if you’d like to learn more see The Charlie Waller Trust resources.

In this podcast episode we speak to David Ayre, a head of service in Doncaster Council focussing on disadvantaged children and young people. Listen in to David advocating for the removal of stigma towards mental health and stopping the isolation of children due to poverty. We highlight the need for wellbeing support in schools and importance of making these services accessible to the whole family. Learn about making services ‘poverty proof’ and simple interventions with this interview podcast. 

Learn more about supporting young people with The Charlie Waller Trust resources

In this podcast episode we speak to Prof Tamsin Ford, a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Prof Ford explores challenging behaviour in children and  the effect on their mental health and families. We speak about the isolation and deterioration of self-esteem exclusion can create and alternative supports and methods available to support children including whole school approaches. We also address the importance of meeting the individual emotional and academic needs of children to nurture their development.

 To learn more about supporting children’s mental health see The Charlie Waller Trust resources