Nicola Harvey

Nicola Harvey is a former senior teacher and pastoral lead with a specialism in special educational needs and mental health. She is also a published author, with over 15 years experience, and has worked with many teachers, parents and students to support their mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Her published books, Mindful Little Yogis and Self-Care Activity Book for Kids, explore the importance of integrating inclusive emotional wellbeing strategies both inside and outside of the classroom.

  • A-Z of mental health: poster
    Positive mental health and wellbeing makes us feel content, peaceful and valued. Use and share this poster to improve your mental health one letter at a time
  • Strategies to grow emotional resilience
    Developing social skills and building confidence in your abilities help make you emotionally strong. Nicola Harvey offers four ways teachers can help pupils increase their emotional resilience to access learning
  • Dealing with anxiety about world events
    Talking to pupils about events happening in the world can help them feel safe and calm. Nicola Harvey offers ways to respond to their concerns and support wellbeing
  • Poster: Be a star of your emotions
    Learning how to recognise and manage our emotions is a valuable skill. Use this poster to encourage pupils (and staff!) to stop, take a breath, and relax
  • Video CPD: Understanding and recognising self-harm
    Self-harm is on the increase among children and young people. Use this video to better understand and be ready to spot the signs of possible self-harming
  • Supporting the wellbeing of pupils with SEND
    The busyness and unpredictable nature of school life can increase stress and anxiety, particularly for children with special educational needs. Nicola Harvey shares strategies to support the wellbeing of children in a special school
  • Teacher wellbeing in a special school
    When we think about teacher wellbeing, staff who work in special schools tend to get overlooked. Nicola Harvey shares strategies to support the wellbeing of SEND teachers