Juniper Therapy Outreach - Magazine - Page 4
Motional
Supporting Emotional Awareness Through Play
What is Motional?
Motional is an evidence-based digital platform designed to help schools:
✔
Assess pupils' social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
✔ Identify attachment or trauma-related difficulties
✔ Records ACEs and protective factor scores
✔ Plan targeted interventions
✔ Track progress over time It’s rooted in neuroscience and attachment theory,
providing a whole brain picture of a child’s emotional health and wellbeing
Who Is It For?
Motional benefits all children, but is
especially effective for:
Pupils with emotional regulation
difficulties
Children who have experienced
trauma or loss
Those with attachment needs
Pupils struggling with behaviour,
anxiety, or social skills
Why Use Motional In School?
Early Identification – Spot challenges
Reduces barriers to learning
Targeted Support – Create personalised intervention plans
Whole-School Wellbeing – Embedding a nurturing culture across your
setting
Data-Driven – Evidence impact and progress for individuals or cohorts
Supports Statutory Duties – Meet SEND and SEMH provision
requirements
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