Therapeutic Support for Schools in Birmingham

Children taking part in our Theraplay®-informed school work often experience:

• A stronger sense of belonging
• Improved ability to regulate emotions
• More engagement and ease within the classroom

These relational foundations help children feel settled, secure and ready to learn.

We work collaboratively with schools to understand the difference the sessions make. This includes wellbeing measures, such:

• The Stirling Children’s Wellbeing Scale
• Simple Lighthouse Model check-ins during sessions
• Feedback from staff, children and parents

Across our programmes, children show significant increases in emotional wellbeing and gains in confidence, communication and social connection.

A key part of our work with schools is building staff confidence to use relational, play-based approaches across the school day in transitions, in moments of challenge, and in everyday interactions that help children feel secure and understood.

Our team has specialist experience supporting children whose early experiences may make connection, trust and regulation more difficult. We offer gentle guidance to help staff recognise children’s emotional needs and respond in ways that promote safety, belonging and relationship-building.

We support schools through:

• Modelling and co-working in sessions, so staff can see connection-building in action
• Practical relational tools that can be woven into classroom routines and pastoral support
• Reflective conversations that help adults understand what children may be communicating through behaviour
• Simple approaches that fit naturally with your school culture and existing strengths
• Optional training and consultation for staff teams, linking directly with our wider training offer for professionals

This approach supports a sustainable, whole-school approach to strengthening relationships, building adult confidence, and creating environments where all children can thrive.

Schools often use Pupil Premium, pastoral or SEND budgets to fund these sessions.

Because our groups can support a range of children’s emotional and relational needs, they offer a cost-effective way to provide early help that nurtures confidence, connection and belonging.