Dr Cat Halligan

Educational Psychologist specialising in whole school approaches to mental health, school avoidance, trauma informed practice and supervision

[Redbridge MHST @Redbridge_MHST]

This week our team and @redbridge_aep have put together form time sessions for secondary schools, to open up conversations about mental health. Every conversation we have empowers young people that 'My Voice Matters!' #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #breakthestigma

[BBC London @BBCLondonNews]

Did you know the number of children missing school in London is rising?

Step inside Konstam House - the London school for pupils who reject the mainstream.

https://t.co/2wSaUgg1XH

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

A radio piece about the school I work with, supporting young people who struggle to attend school

https://t.co/9ZEKfQDuWb

@RFHCSCamden @BBCLondonNews #EBSA

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

I’m quoted in this article about a school I work with for young people who struggle to attend mainstream school. It’s great to work with a place that supports well-being and gives young people a chance for a hopeful future

[Royal Free Hospital Children's School @RFHCSCamden]

https://t.co/VZbhTJkJh3

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

My brilliant team in Redbridge! Everyone does such great work to support students, families and schools with mental health @Redbridge_MHST

[Redbridge MHST @Redbridge_MHST]

Hello everyone, we are the Redbridge MHST and we thought we would introduce ourselves! We asked our team what their favourite part of their role was or their favourite wellbeing activity. Over the next few days you'll be able to learn more about the Redbridge MHST!

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

@MrJKrebs1 So true, belonging and relationships is essential to heal trauma. Too often children feel that they’re only known for what they’ve got into trouble for

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

Integrate don’t isolate, that’s how you get children on board with school and wanting to learn #NatTraumaConf23

[Trauma Informed Schools UK @TISUK_]

Paul Dix talks with passion about the use of triage rather than isolation to support disregulated children; he presents such a powerful case... #NatTraumaConf2023 #TraumaRecovery

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

A few thoughts about school avoidance, how we understand it and how education can support the children and families affected by it

[Tes magazine @tes]

‘Not going to school is not always simply “refusal” or “defiance” but a response to feelings of overwhelming anxiety, stress and fear,��� says @drcathalligan in this Tes archive article as she explains how to support pupils experiencing EBSA
https://t.co/wShBn4tMzE

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

So pleased to hear Labour prioritise placing deserved value on creative and vocational subjects but why can we not just let children make choices?! Why does any change create something new for schools to be held to ‘account’ for?

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

Exclusive: Schools should be held to account for pupils’ attainment in at least one creative or vocational subject, Labour has said, in a document setting out its education 'mission'

https://t.co/GT3dw5GJmG

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

Practicing my curtesy for when I greet Beverley Halligan OBE from now on

[Beverley Halligan @BeverleyHALLIG2]

So proud to receive an OBE in #KingsBirthdayHonours. 38 years a social worker. It's been a privilege. Accepting this accolade as a tribute to all others in the sector past, present & future🙏
@TimAldridgeDCS @DaveTapsell @ECockerell @DCSLeeds @AndyWLloyd @CllrSarahRuiz @TheAliOm

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

@PookyH Replace ‘refusing to come to school’ with ‘struggling to come to school’ or ‘feeling too anxious to come into school’. Also, using the word ‘yet’ or ‘right now’ more often, it’s so much more hopeful: ‘right now it’s something you’re finding difficult’ ‘Cat doesn’t use words yet’

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

The fact that teachers are regarded with such contempt by the government but continue to work to the bone in incredibly challenging circumstances shows how much they care. No wonder we can’t recruit or retain.

[The Telegraph @Telegraph]

🔴 NEW: Teachers looking for 'excuse' not to work during pandemic, said Gavin Williamson

Read more ⤵️
https://t.co/1VPYimLZec

This is #thelockdownfiles

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

This will be at the heart of every training I deliver about trauma informed school approaches, says it all #NatTraumaConf23

[Trauma Informed Schools UK @TISUK_]

"You will never, ever punish a traumatised child in to behaving better, my life was already a punished existence" James Docherty @Prev_Justice #NatTraumaConf23

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

5 years on and the impact of Gove’s terrible overhaul is showing more than ever #AlevelResults #educationpolicy2020

[David Head @DavidHeadViews]

@AndyBurnhamGM If Gove hadn't scrapped modular A Levels, pupils would have had results based largely on accumulated assessment. #AlevelResults

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

Maybe it was the system all along? #schoolclosureuk

[BPS DECP @DECPOfficial]

We've produced rapid advice to try to help schools and parents at this time following #schoolclosuresuk announcement.

Link: https://t.co/b5uLevKSxb

#twittereps #Children #coronavirus @ChildrensComm @AEPsychologists @SDEP9 @NIDECP

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

Advice for talking to children about coronavirus from the @BPSOfficial https://t.co/LS5M4AsQFJ

[Dr Cat Halligan @drcathalligan]

Without the pressure of imminent exams, students might have the time to just read a book or just write a story.. the possibilities are endless when you don’t have to learn what a subordinating conjunction is 😇 #COVID19 #schoolclosureuk

[Sir Ken Robinson @SirKenRobinson]

“And those who were seen dancing were thought insane by those who could not hear the music ...”

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

Want to know how schools can most effectively promote positive behaviour in lessons?

The EEF 'Improving Behaviour in Schools' guidance report is an accessible overview of existing research with clear, actionable guidance.

Available here: https://t.co/4YRrL1ej12.