A simple, strengths-first child profile designed to help teachers, teaching assistants, SEND staff and pastoral teams understand the individual child behind the behaviour.

This one-page printable profile gives staff a clear place to record the things that genuinely help a child feel safe, settled and ready to learn.

Rather than focusing only on difficulties, the profile begins with the child’s strengths and interests before exploring:

• what helps them feel safe and ready
• situations that can make school harder
• early signs of stress
• what helps when they are struggling
• things adults should try to avoid
• how the child shows or asks for help
• words and phrases that support them
• anything important they would like adults to know