October 2025

Welcome to the October edition of Sarah’s newsletter

As autumn settles in and the air fills with the energy of change — from Halloween excitement to the first whispers of Christmas — October can bring both warmth and weariness. For many learners (and adults), this season stirs big feelings, shifts in routine, and sensory overload from the noise and novelty all around us.

In this month’s newsletter, Sarah shares gentle reflections on how calm, connection, and comfort can help us steady the pace and support every learner to feel safe enough to thrive. Drawing on trauma-informed principles, she explores simple, powerful ways to “pause, notice, and nurture” — building regulation and relationships before learning begins.