The Motional Blog

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The Importance of Play for Children's Development

In a time of mounting stress, reduced social interaction, and increasing screen time, schools are facing a quiet crisis: the decline of play. In this compelling roundtable conversation, four leading education and wellbeing experts come together to talk about why play is essentia...

Attendance Reimagined: Creating Schools Where Every Child Can and Will Belong

School attendance is often framed in terms of rules, punishments, and targets - but what if we looked at it through the lens of emotional wellbeing, connection, and motivation? In a compelling and practical session hosted by Motional’s Rich and Barnsley’s Virtual School Head ...

The Emotions Toolkit: Taming Big Feelings at School

In our previous post titled "Using Co-Regulation to Develop a Child's Self-Regulation," we explored the crucial role of co-regulation—the process through which adults help children manage their emotions. But what happens as children grow and start to navigate the more complex e...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025!

We’re excited to support Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟 This week is dedicated to challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals. Together, let’s work towards creating a more inclusi...

The Power of Daily Check-Ins to Support Children's Emotional Wellbeing

Discover how daily check-ins can transform classrooms by fostering Emotional Wellbeing, enhancing self-regulation, and creating a supportive environment where children feel safe, heard, and ready to learn...

How Risky Play is Essential to Children’s Developmental, Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

Play is crucial for children's development and contributes to their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. So, we’ve been chatting to Thérèse Hoyle, Education Consultant, Play Expert and Author, about the PLAY system in the brain and the role of risky play! ...