Professional Reflective Practice
For activity providers, coaches, play workers, and venue staff who support children's mental wellbeing every day - without the clinical backing

Why Reflective Practice Matters in Your Role
Working with children is deeply rewarding — but it can also be emotionally demanding. Activity providers, play workers, and youth staff regularly encounter challenging behaviour, anxiety, and family crises in their sessions. Unlike teachers or social workers, many of these professionals do not have access to structured spaces to reflect on these experiences or process the emotional impact of their work.
Reflective Practice Groups give you a safe, facilitated space to:
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Process challenging situations and explore your responses
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Build resilience and prevent burnout
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Learn practical strategies for managing behaviour and supporting children
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Connect with peers who understand the unique pressures of your role
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Strengthen your professional confidence and wellbeing
These groups provide the support and professional development that activity providers often lack, helping you sustain your work while maintaining your wellbeing.
Who Is This For?
Reflective Practice Groups are designed for non-clinical professionals who work with children and want a safe space to reflect, learn, and grow. This includes:
Activity Providers
Sports coaches, dance teachers, martial arts instructors, gymnastics staff

Play Workers
Soft play staff, adventure playground workers, play park teams

Holiday Club Staff
Summer camp leaders, wraparound care providers, activity camp workers
Museum & Venue Educators
Museum facilitators, heritage site staff, attraction team members
Creative Workers
Art facilitators, music teachers, drama practitioners, maker space leads
Youth & Community
Workers
Youth club leaders, community program coordinators, outreach workers
What Reflective Practice Sessions Include
Case Discussion
Bring specific children, families, or situations you're working with for collaborative reflection
Practical Strategies
Leave with actionable approaches tailored to your setting and the children you support

Emotional Processing
Safe space to explore your own feelings and responses to challenging work
Psychological Insights
Understand behaviour through a developmental psychology lens with expert psychological insights from our team

Professional Growth
Continuous development of your skills, confidence, and professional identity
Celebrating Successes
Recognise and learn from what's going well, not just problem-solving difficulties
Confidential Space
What's shared in reflective practice stays in reflective practice (within safeguarding boundaries)
Safeguarding Support
Process concerning situations and ensure appropriate responses within your safeguarding framework