Our insights
Welcome to our insights. Discover resources and practical advice on a wide variety of educational topics, from teaching methods to the latest trends in student wellbeing.
When progress slips: How OCEM manages regression
Regression can be a response to trauma or part of the neurodivergent wiring for SEMH children. It’s the responsibility of the adults around them to be compassionate and create stabilisation. With OCEM, early intervention makes all the difference to children with SEMH needs and their future.
How online learning supports SEMH needs
Online learning is a powerful tool that we use to reach the children who otherwise might get left behind. Discover how we are building the foundations for a strong future with online tutoring.
Meet the tutors: What working at OCEM offers
Educators like you change the course of society. Applying for roles? Read about working with OCEM.
Identifying SEMH needs early with the Boxall Framework
SEMH support is often a reactive measure. But identifying SEMH needs early can greatly lessen the likelihood of exclusion and increase the chances of getting a good education. Learn about our framework.
How our Holiday Respite programme supports academic continuity
Holiday Respite is much more than an additional service helping young people. It strengthens tutor and student relationships and supports the continuity of education in more ways than you might expect. Find out more.
Early signs of SEMH needs and what to do
Supporting a child with SEMH needs takes time, care and patience. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Find our more about the journey.
Understanding the psychology behind SEMH challenges and the power of support
Many excluded children aren’t ‘bad’—they’re struggling with SEMH needs. Discover how empathy, structure, and the right support can transform their lives.
Supporting SEMH students for schools and local authorities
Learn how schools and local authorities can support SEMH students, improve engagement, and foster trust to boost attendance and academic success.
How to choose the right OCEM programme for an SEMH child
One size doesn’t fit all in SEMH education. Every child’s journey is unique, and our OCEM programmes are designed to adapt and evolve with their changing needs.