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Bright Paths newsletter – October 2025 – 2nd Edition

Welcome to the October edition of Steps and Stories! This month, we’re sharing how BrightPaths came to be, what drives our preventative approach, and how you can help us keep supporting children and...

Posted on November 16, 2025

BrightPaths newsletter – first edition

We’re excited to launch Steps and Stories, the very first edition of our digital newsletter! Each month, we’ll share updates on our work supporting children’s emotional wellbeing through mentori...

Posted on October 1, 2025

Free summer support group for neurodivergent young people

Three creative workshops will be running over the summer holidays in Flitwick, inspired by young people, and completely free to attend. These will give young people the chance to make friends, discove...

Posted on July 27, 2025

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Partner school offer

Schools face increasing pressure to support students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our partner school offer provides dedicated, cost-effective support that improves behaviour, at...

Posted on March 11, 2025

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World Book Day 2025: Books to support children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing

Books can help children make sense of their emotions, build resilience, and feel understood. This World Book Day, we’re sharing some of our favourite reads to support children’s mental health. Fro...

Posted on March 3, 2025

Accommodations for ADHD and Autistic Children in Mainstream Schools: A Parent’s Guide

Navigating the education system with a neurodivergent (ND) child, like those with ADHD and ASD, can feel overwhelming. As a parent, understanding the challenges your child faces and advocating for the...

Posted on October 2, 2024

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10 Powerful Tips to #ControlYourScroll for Better Mental Health | #YouthMentalHealthDay 2024

In honour of Youth Mental Health Day 2024, we’re focusing on how you can take back control of your online life with our 10 tips to help you #ControlYourScroll, improve your mental health, and feel m...

Posted on September 18, 2024

Corporate Donations: Social Responsibility and Tax Benefits

If you’re thinking about supporting a non-profit organisation like BrightPaths CIC but are uncertain about the donation process, don’t worry. Whether you want to contribute to your communi...

Posted on May 1, 2024

Tools for Exam Stress: Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety

Welcome to the exploration of a realm we’re all too familiar with the enigmatic world of exam stress. Today, we’re delving into the psychology behind it and unveiling the strategies that c...

Posted on March 12, 2024

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Empowering Young Minds, Building Brighter Futures: When Should You Choose Mentoring Over Counselling?

Imagine Sarah, a shy teenager battling self-esteem and feeling a little anxious. Traditional counselling might offer a safe space to explore these anxieties, but Sarah might yearn for more than intros...

Posted on February 14, 2024

Bright futures utilising SMART Targets for Student Development

In the realm of education and personal development, setting clear goals and objectives is paramount to ensure progress and growth. This is where SMART targets come into play. SMART targets are specifi...

Posted on February 5, 2024

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Understanding Your Body’s Alarm System: Why Deep Breathing Works

Have you ever felt your heart racing or your breath getting faster when you’re stressed or anxious? Well, let’s talk about why that happens, and what you can try when it happens.

Posted on January 25, 2024