Child-centred tools, resources and training, developed by Educational Psychologist Dr Jerricah Holder alongside children and families, supporting compassionate responses to experiences of distress, anxiety, and challenges with school attendance. Grounded in psychological theory, resilience research, and lived experience, this work focuses on understanding what sits beneath a child’s behaviour, rather than simply responding to what we see on the surface. It supports adults to listen more closely, build meaningful connections, and respond in ways that feel safe, consistent, and attuned to each child’s individual needs.
Breaking Down Barriers & Making School Feel Possible
For Schools
A range of resources designed for schools to support attendance, anxiety, emotional regulation, and staff understanding, including practical tools, physical cards, and training for staff teams.
For Practitioners
Aligned with child-centred and relational practice, supporting formulation, intervention, and collaboration through professional-use cards, digital resources, and accredited CPD/ or accredited training course
For Families
A range of resources designed for families to support their child’s wellbeing, school attendance, and emotional understanding, including practical tools and supportive materials for use at home.
Dr Jerricah Holder
An Educational Psychologist, trainer, and creator of the School Wellbeing Cards, focused on developing child-centred tools that help children share their experiences of school. Her work supports adults to listen more closely, understand what sits beneath behaviour, and respond in more compassionate and connected ways. Drawing on both research and practice, she works with schools, professionals, and families to support wellbeing, inclusion, and meaningful, sustainable change.
SCHOOL WELLBEING CARDS
A set of child-centred cards that help children and young people communicate what school feels like for them. Grounded in resilience research, the cards reflect the key factors that shape a child’s sense of belonging, connection, and wellbeing. Using a simple card-sorting activity, children can share what is working well and what feels more difficult, giving adults a clearer understanding of the strengths and barriers influencing their experience of school.