Attachment styles – how school staff can react

Summary of attachment styles, behaviours to expect, and guidance on ways to react Anxious avoidant – child will overly focus on the task/task becomes focus Approach to classroom tasks: Often not willing to write; Needs to be autonomous; Apparent indifference to anxiety Approach to teachers: Will not ask for help; Tries/likes to keep distance from [...]

Teaching children with insecure attachment

General teaching principles The following guidelines may be beneficial to support children with potential insecure attachment patterns. Feeling safer if they know what to expect Always warn in advance of any changes; such as changes of staff or school visits. Time to get used to new things and people is often important. Also, simple reminders [...]

Thinking about attachment

What is attachment? Attachment is the interaction or bond that forms between carer and infant. The type or style of attachment may differ from one person to another. Attachment forms a blueprint for future relationships that informs emotional and cognitive development. Childhood trauma or neglect can lead to the development of insecure attachments. Attachment styles [...]