Plymouth MAST (Multi-Agency Support Team)

Suzi Norris (Arts Therapist) reflects on how art therapy can support a child to build their confidence, resilience & self-esteem. 🎨😀 #ArtTherapy #Resilience #Confidence shorturl.at/x1jS7

In case you missed it...#ThankATeacherDay is back for 2026 on Wednesday 17th June! Who are you going to thank this year? Thank them now: thankateacher.co.uk/thank-a-teache…

Argyle Community Trust are proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week 💚 The team behind Argyle Community Trust are taking part in a month-long challenge to champion the benefits of movement on physical and mental health and wellbeing 👇 argylecommunitytrust.co.uk/argyle-communi… #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

As SATs week is upon us and GCSE's are underway, you may know someone who is feeling anxious. This article by one of our coaches will help them put things into perspective. Hope you find it helpful. excitingeducation.co.uk/post/top-tips-…

In the midst of our busy lives (and as exam season begins), Martin Huggins (Counsellor) reflects on what we can learn & gain from life with a dog!🐕‍🦺😀 shorturl.at/9bHjt

Important transitions are coming up for children & young people entering primary school and those moving onto secondary school. Jon Couch (Educational Psychologist) discusses what parents/carers & schools can do to help children thrive. #Transitions shorturl.at/MwnKd

Making the move from primary to secondary school is a big change - Kirsty Daw (MAST SALT) discusses how children with speech, language and communication needs (SCLN) can be best supported to be successful at this time. #Transtion #SALT #SCLN shorturl.at/GhZxZ

We are really pleased to have been working closely with Emotional Logic in our Plymouth & Devon schools. Christiaan Stirling reflects on the new developments to boost our support for our partner schools😀 shorturl.at/TW5M4

Wishing all of our partner schools, students & families a good Easter Break. We are back on 20th April. We hope you all relax & have some fun🐣🍫😎 NB - Head Teacher support for any critical incidents is available over this time from our team.

What does 'regulating emotions' really mean for children and are schools teaching this well enough? excitingeducation.co.uk/post/rethinkin…

How do we use the special interests of children & young people to support their learning & development? Erin Smith (Learning Mentor) discusses how schools & families can use these in a positively. #Autism #DifferenceNotDeficit @Autism @AutismEducatio1 shorturl.at/Drv0v

In this week's MAST blog, Sally Chugg (Counsellor) reflects on the importance of planned endings in counselling and therapy for the children & young people we support. #Therapy #Counselling #Endings #Transition shorturl.at/TqY5F

Debbie Carter (Family Learning Mentor) reflects on how exercise helps her mental health & why & how we can promote physical activity to support children & families in Plymouth 🏃‍♀️🏑🏓 #GetMoving #Plymouth shorturl.at/GHgDe

5 ways to talk to children about neurodiversity (thread)⬇️ #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

Always a guaranteed warm welcome from the friendly team at Marine Academy plus super feedback from staff and parents on the impact we are making! @MarineAcademy @TedWragg

FREE sessions for dads and male carers of children aged 5-11 at @TheHubFoulston 👇

As exam season approaches, Rachael Cameron (Learning Mentor) discusses the stresses experiences by young people & how we can support students to cope and succeed📚 #Exams #GCSEs #Stress shorturl.at/GR6je

World Book Day UK 📚😀🎈🎉 Happy World Book Day! Has been fabulous to see so many of our schools & children taking part in Plymouth & Devon. Even our office staff are taking part & dressing up! #WorldBookDay #GoAllin #NationalYearOfReading2026 #WorldBookDay2026

With the conflict in the middle east continuing, Jon Couch (Educational Psychologist) shares support we can provide children & young people that may be concerned by what they hear & see on the news & social media. shorturl.at/k5QU9

Published as part of the schools white paper case study series, these videos showcase examples of strong practice from across the education sector. They highlight how schools and colleges are delivering high-quality, inclusive support and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. Watch the full series: youtube.com/playlist?list=…