Commissioning a Service Isn’t Commissioning System Change for Children
You can meet every statutory duty, commission a “good” local provider, and still watch demand rise, crises spike, and scrutiny tighten. I know how...
How Perdiswell’s Mental Health Journey Flourished with EduPod
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell is a thriving two‑form entry school with around 350 pupils and a strong culture of care. Wellbeing...
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Dr Asha Patel has been named an Excellence Awards 2026
Proud moment! Dr Asha Patel has been named an Excellence Awards 2026 – Speaker of the Year in Mental Health winner, recognising her...
Nursery World: Why Trauma-Informed Practice Must Lead the Way
We’re delighted to share that Dr Asha Patel, Clinical Psychologist and Trauma Informed Practice expert, is featured in this month’s Nursery...
Dr Asha Patel Named Cause4 Pick of the Month – February 2026
We are delighted to announce that Dr Asha Patel, Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Innovating Minds, has been selected by Cause4 as one of...
Why SMHL Training Matters After Holidays. A Trauma Informed Approach
Why Every School Needs a Senior Mental Health Lead This January, and beyond! When children and young people return from the holidays,...
Trauma-Informed Programmes: Tools and Strategies for Local Authorities
How do you know if your trauma-informed approach is working across your local area? With the ongoing social care reforms, local...