We know that there are many challenges in daily life such as relationship difficulties, financial worries or bereavement. And when we are facing these, we are not able to focus as well on our daily tasks or learn new skills. So why do we expect our children to focus and learn new skills when they are at school without meeting their emotional needs first.
The focus has moved to more school based interventions now such as ELSA, school counselling, learning mentors etc. despite the lack of time teachers and support staff have in their day.
There is a huge need for early intervention to ease the pressure on teachers, support staff and mental health organisations including the NHS.