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Layers of Trust: How Attachment Shapes the Classroom

Every September begins in exactly the same way for me; looking at class lists, SIMs or iSAMS data, cross-referencing that with CPOMS, school records and…

Sep 1, 2025 • Synoptic Education

The Complexity of Anxiety in Children

Anxiety in school-aged children is a complex issue and one that teachers, CAMHS professionals, parents and schools struggle to find a solution to.

Jul 31, 2025 • Synoptic Education

International Women's Day: A Call for Authenticity and Sisterhood

Every year, I scroll through International Women’s Day posts filled with polished messaging and marketing platitudes.

Mar 8, 2025 • Synoptic Education

Those Who Can, Teach….

I can describe to you the feeling of reading Anne of Green Gables for the first time, of pretending to be Jo March, Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Jane Eyre.

Jul 9, 2024 • Synoptic Education

Would You Like to Opt Out?

How “Hallmark Holidays” impact childhood trauma.

Mar 2, 2024 • Synoptic Education

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