Pooky Knightsmith

These days you'll mostly find me on Instagram: instagram.com/pookyh/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/pooky/ Patreon: patreon.com/c/pookyh Or head to my website for slides, resources, online courses or info about booking me pookyknightsmith.com See you there?

Supporting a grieving friend can feel awkward or overwhelming. I’ve shared a gentle new resource with 10 simple truths that can really help, plus small, practical things you can do. Find it here: patreon.com/posts/download… If you like it, please share it.

How to say no (even if you're a people pleaser) youtube.com/shorts/uMn9AKZ… 60 seconds that may just save your sanity.. please watch & share

My latest slideset is full of ideas for parenting teens. Feel free to use and share: patreon.com/posts/slides-p… enquiries via [email protected]

Brand new slides exploring parenting under 11s patreon.com/posts/slides-p… I loved developed and delivering this session, I hope you like it too Please use and share Speaking enquiries - [email protected]

Working with a child who’s struggling and worrying you’re getting it wrong? These 6 things matter more than being perfect: youtube.com/shorts/GxIkQ_y…

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 New resource to help you find helpful words when a child is struggling: patreon.com/posts/download… If you like it, please share it

My latest newsletter full of resources is out pookyknightsmith.substack.com/p/pookys-weekl… Please read, subscribe and share... Thank you!

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 patreon.com/posts/slides-b… Practical tools to help you look beyond behaviour and respond with compassion. Free to use/share. Bookings: [email protected]

Simple resource to help reframe challenging behaviour patreon.com/posts/download… What if “defiance” is anxiety? “Not listening” is overload? “Refusal” is fear? Designed for staffrooms & training chats - free to download Thanks for being curious, not just reactive Please share

EBSA & Non-Attendance – What Schools Can Do patreon.com/posts/slides-e… Slides & resources Please use and share (bookings via [email protected] )

Small changes. Big impact. This free resource shares 10 simple, high-impact tweaks that help every student succeed (especially neurodivergent learners). patreon.com/posts/download… Please share

Want to make your classroom more sensory-friendly for neurodivergent students? …ky-knightsmith-s-school.teachable.com/courses/0-step… I’ve made this short, practical lesson (plus notes) free to access. It’s part of a bigger course, but this bit stands alone, no sign up, no fee. >>Please share<<

New slides: Dyslexia & Dyspraxia Friendly School patreon.com/posts/slides-d… Practical, idea-packed slideset to help schools better support students with dyslexia and/or dyspraxia Please use & Share (bookings/enqs: [email protected])

New newsletter just landed This one’s got calm tools for anxious classrooms, a gentle visual for tricky moments, 8 strengths of neurodivergent minds—and the curious tale of why I order coffee under the name Jane… pookyknightsmith.substack.com/p/pookys-weekl… Please read, subscribe, share...

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟳 A calm, practical guide for parents & carers navigating the jump to secondary school. 10 simple strategies to ease nerves & build confidence. Free to download & share: patreon.com/posts/download…

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 - 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 Slides + loads of practical resources: patreon.com/posts/slides-i… Feel free to use / share (Bookings via [email protected])

SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts: @rondelle10_b @PookyH @seainclusion & Frances Akinde buff.ly/OMYfrRn

What album do you think deserves to be listened to in full from start to finish What do you love about it?

Tomorrow I'm teaching a webianr about anxiety - here are the slides and a tonne of resources (you're welcome) patreon.com/posts/slides-a… Feel free to use / share (Bookings via [email protected] )