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It can be hard for all!
It all depends on the person.
Positive and negative aspects of the stage.

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Treat each person as an individual, be open to them. Listen and believe what they say.

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Adolescence is a very tricky time - there are many factors which can cause stress and anxiety for children and as adults it is important for us to try and support children through this

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If in doubt, ask open questions rather than assume bad intentions

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If in doubt, ask open questions rather than assume bad intentions

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affects young adults both physically and mentally

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Consider the needs of the tutor group - how do you communicate what's available to support students.

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Consider the needs of the tutor group - how do you communicate what's available to support students.

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Being aware of the transition support between primary and secondary stresses

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physiological, cognitive and mental load from physical, neurological and hormonal changes

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physiological, cognitive and mental load from physical, neurological and hormonal changes

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INTERESTING: Adolescents were affected by Covid because during the time they were locked down they physically changed a lot. Since coming back bigger/smaller/deeper voice etc than before they feel displaced etc.

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Be more understanding when encountering challenging pupil behaviour

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Be more understanding when encountering challenging pupil behaviour

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awareness of how common lack of sleep is in adolescents!

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Difficult phase in life, which can be anxiety provoking leading for young people

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Provide them with knowledge and support, with an effort to destigmatise topics and educate all students (and carers/parents) so they may develop empathy and support for their peers and themselves.

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Respect is key! Be consistent. Model how to talk and behave.

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Be openminded, treat them as individuals, see behaviour as communication, try to find out more about them and their lives, be vigilant, be consistant (we are their safe space!)

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Setting building blocks in place for resilience/understanding what a good relationship looks like etc are going to hugely impact their lives forever.

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Recognise that Adolescence affects everyone differently.

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Model how to speak to people politely and respectfully

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Model how to speak to people politely and respectfully

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Recognise that Adolescence affects everyone differently.

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respect, open-ended questioned and being non judgemental

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Low stakes practice - so they can try things out and get things wrong and learn from it

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Low stakes practice - so they can try things out and get things wrong and learn from it

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Don't jump to conclusions or make assumptions before you know the bigger picture, you never know what someone may be going through/experiencing. We were all there and have been through it :)

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Normative, Acute and chronic

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Respect and calmness go a very long way when supporting positive relationships.

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Genetic and environmental factors influence the adolescence.

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increased risk taking - I will be careful to understand first before judging
increased self consciousness - be aware that  pupils can be feeling uncomfortable in their skin and be empathetic to that, and
increased peer influence - be aware of any inappropriate messages.

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Peers and acceptance by peers will often dominate everything else.

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Peers and acceptance by peers will often dominate everything else.

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It can be a very turbulent time for young people especially if they are 'out of step' with their peers. Preparing them for what they may experience is very helpful but may not reduce the sense of embarrassment they feel. Understanding is key, those young people with good relationships at home tend to manage their mood better than those that don't

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Students will experience changes at different times and those that have gone through significant change during covid could struggle more with comparisons to others

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Key focus on transitions.
As teachers we can increase resilience to risks factors and help to shape pupils.

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Constant negativity of adults is confusing to teens working through what it means to become an adult

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Remember the joy and wonder!

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To be aware of the changes, if I end up working in upper KS2 I would want to be having lessons that will properly prepare the pupils for changes - try to get ahead of the changes so that they know whats coming, rather than allowing it to wait until Secondary often after the fact.

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Adolescence is a period of social and physical growth [in the age range 10-19 years]. There are both positive and negative aspects of adolescence
This is the time young learners are facing rapid cognitive + physical growth where they learn to build resilience facing new challenges + are under pressure.

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I have learnt that this is a challenging time for the adolescents as they are put under pressure [from families/ school/ friends/ social media]. This is the time young learners are trying to find their identity. For this reason, they may seem more challenging , I have learnt it's key to be more understanding + consistent with them