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What do teachers need to know about child mental health?

As Teachers prepare for the next Academic year, the residual effects of the pandemic and its impact on child mental health, linger.

In thinking about Teacher knowledge this article by Laura Purser, (now at Reading University), gives a refreshing perspective, though her consideration of neurobiology. She explores the impact of trauma on childrens learning, and helpfully introduces Polyvagal theory.

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