Therapeutic Classrooms
We believe standard classrooms are outdated and do not support children's SEMH. In fact, they can become a barrier to learning. We are on a mission to re-define what a classroom should be by creating calm, comfortable, welcoming spaces that are trauma informed, attachment aware and inclusive. Here you can explore our free resources, watch our school make overs, learn tips and hints and get inspired. Together, we hope to make real changes in education.
Read our Blogs and Articles
Find our articles in published by the BBC, Headteachers update magazine and Twinkl all in one place
Visit our Furniture Store
Shop our range of Therapeutic Classroom furniture and soft furnishings
Listen to our Podcast
Focused on trauma informed practice, wellbeing, mental health and therapeutic teaching and delivered by Shahana Knight
Free Webinar
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In this free 45 minute session, Shahana Knight - founder of Therapeutic Classrooms - will walk you through why conventional classrooms are not working and what you can do to make changes straight away following our Therapeutic Classrooms Approach.Â
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Watch our 'Reinventing Classrooms' seriesÂ
A YouTube series that follows the transformation of the first schools we every worked with! Watch as we transform classrooms in schools accross the country, speak to headteachers and share brilliant practice in schools. We are so greatful to all the schools who were brave enough to pilot this approach in it's very first phase.
Please note: These were the first schools we ever worked with when the approach was brand new. We no longer use the furniture shown in these transformations.
Top Tips and Hints
A collection of bite-size videos explaining the approach and offering tips, hints and insights to help you transform your environment. Please reach out to us if you'd like us to transform one of your spaces.Â
Breakout spaces/cosy areas
Creating break out spaces within the room and offering flexible seating
Blankets and cushions
Why adding blankets can help children regulate in the classroom
Therapeutic classroom top tips to take away (10mins)
Here are some top tips to think about if you are thinking about creating a therapeutic classroom to ensure it meets the ethos and values of our approach.
