Welcome to our BrightPaths resource hub, a collection of tools and guidance we’ve shared through our newsletters and social channels to support emotional wellbeing.
You’ll find practical tools to help children and young people explore emotions, build regulation skills and access further support.
We’re especially grateful to our volunteers Megan and Natalea, who have thoughtfully created these resources and whose creativity and commitment help us reach more families with practical support. We’re delighted to share their work more widely here.
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Exam season self-care guide
With exam season starting, many young people are feeling the pressure. We’ve created a simple, gentle resource focused on:
- Looking after your nervous system
- Understanding that different brains work in different ways
- Reducing pressure rather than increasing it
- Practical regulation strategies for revision and exam days
We also have recently published a video for parents, carers and young people on Facebook – take a look!
Download the exam season self‑care guide
Signs of sensory overload
We created this free guide to help parents, carers, and professionals recognise the signs of sensory overload in children and young people.
The resource highlights common behaviours such as sensitivity to noise or light, restlessness, withdrawal, and emotional outbursts, along with simple, practical ways to respond.
It also includes straightforward tips to support sensory regulation, like using sensory tools, creating calm spaces, and keeping routines predictable.
Download this PDF to learn more about recognising sensory overload and how to support children when they feel overwhelmed.
Our aim is to help adults respond calmly and confidently, and to support children in managing their sensory needs.
Download the signs of sensory overload guide
Neurodiversity celebration pack
For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we created a free activity pack to help children and young people learn about neurodiversity and reflect on their strengths.
The pack includes simple activities, myth-busting facts, and resources designed to encourage understanding and celebrate different ways of thinking.
Download this PDF to view the pack and explore the activities.
Our aim is to encourage more inclusive conversations and highlight the strengths that neurodivergent people bring.
Download the Neurodiversity Celebration Week pack
BrightPaths wellbeing pack
This wellbeing pack is a free set of short, easy-to-use activities designed to support children’s emotional awareness, regulation, and confidence. Developed to coincide with Children’s Mental Health Week, the pack is intended to be used at any time, whenever a child needs support with feelings, stress, or overwhelm.
The activities are particularly suited to neurodivergent children, offering clear, practical ways to understand what’s happening in their body and mind. Children can engage through writing, drawing, talking, or quiet reflection, depending on what feels most accessible for them.
The pack can be used at home, in school, or in other support settings. There is no fixed order and no expectation to complete every activity. Families and professionals can dip in and out, repeat pages, or focus on the tools that are most helpful in that moment.
Download the wellbeing pack
Mental health resource guide
We’ve put together a list of recommended resources to help parents, carers, and educators strengthen understanding of emotional wellbeing and neurodiversity.
The materials include practical guides, helpful tools, and links to respected organisations – all aimed at helping young people feel understood, supported, and able to thrive at school and at home.
Download the mental health resources list:
Feelings colour chart
Download our free printable feelings colour chart that helps children put their emotions into words. It also includes guidance for parents and carers to start helpful conversations at home.
Sometimes, identifying a feeling is the first step to managing it.
Download the feelings colour chart:
No-equipment sensory circuits guide
Sensory circuits are short sequences of physical activities designed to optimise a child’s level of alertness, helping them feel ready to focus and engage with learning. They can be particularly beneficial for children with sensory processing differences and difficulties with concentrating, but are overall useful for all children.
The activities can be adapted to suit individual needs and should always be led at the child’s pace. When used consistently, sensory circuits can support regulation, concentration, and emotional wellbeing at the start of the school day.
Download sensory circuits guide:
Some official resources and guidance including equipment guides and benefits:
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