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Fiona McFarlane
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How to help struggling pupils back to school
Two projects in Scotland demonstrate the power of counselling in the community to address emotionally based school avoidance, says Fiona McFarlane
General
11 August 2025
Girl at school fence
Why reflective practice is key to supporting pupils’ mental health
Providing teachers with safe, confidential and reflective spaces in school will improve pupils’ emotional wellbeing – as well as that of teachers themselves, says Fiona McFarlane
General
5 February 2025
Why reflective practice is key to supporting pupils’ mental health