17/07/2026
What if one of the most powerful ways to help young people learn wasn’t another revision session, but helping them feel safe, calm and regulated first?
I recently had the privilege of speaking to Heads of Department and senior leaders from schools across Suffolk at Ipswich School about something I’m incredibly passionate about… the nervous system.
When we’re stressed or overwhelmed, it’s hard to think clearly. We’ve all experienced those moments where our mind goes blank or we can’t concentrate. For many young people, that’s becoming an everyday experience.
We spent some time exploring how stress can affect learning, concentration, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, and how teachers can make an incredible difference. Because students don’t just listen to what we say… they also notice how we show up.
One of my favourite parts of the session was sharing simple, practical tools that teachers can use themselves and with their students. Small things that don’t take long, but can make a real difference over time.
I genuinely loved delivering this talk.
A few years ago, I was the one struggling with my own mental health. Yoga, and learning about the nervous system, completely changed the direction of my life. Being able to stand in front of a room full of educators and pass some of that knowledge on feels incredibly special.
If we can help even one young person feel calmer, more confident and better able to learn, then these conversations are worth having.
A huge thank you to Ipswich School for inviting me and to everyone who took part with such openness and enthusiasm. I hope this is the beginning of many more conversations about supporting the wellbeing of both students and the people who care for them every day.
If you’re a teacher, school leader or organisation who’d like to explore wellbeing for your staff or students, we’d love to have a chat.
Lots of love,
Steve 💚
