Is parenting feeling harder than you ever expected?
You're not alone.
Perhaps you're walking on eggshells around big emotions.
Maybe every morning feels like a battle.
Perhaps you've tried every parenting strategy you can find, but nothing seems to work.
What if your child's behaviour isn't the problem—but the clue?
At Sladen Advisory, we help parents move beyond frustration and uncertainty by understanding why behaviour happens and what children are really communicating.
Because when we understand the "why," we can change the "how."
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Toolkit One: Looking Beyond the Behaviour
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Includes:
✔ 50+ page evidence-informed Parent Guide
✔ Interactive Workbook with practical activities
✔ Printable templates & planning tools
✔ Instant digital download
The Parent Toolkit Collection
Foundation Programme - Toolkit One
Looking Beyond the Behaviour
Looking Beyond the Behaviour is the first guide in the Parent Toolkit Collection; a series of practical, evidence-informed resources designed to help parents better understand, support and positively influence their child's behaviour.
Rather than simply telling you what to do, this toolkit explains why behaviour happens and gives you practical activities to help you apply your learning in everyday family life.
This toolkit includes 50 pages split into two printable PDF downloads:
📘 Parent Guide
A professionally written guide combining research, practical strategies and real-life examples to help you understand behaviour through a different lens. Drawing on evidence-informed approaches, including the PACE framework and collaborative problem-solving principles, the guide explores why behaviour occurs and how understanding it is the first step towards creating positive change.
📖 Interactive Workbook
A companion workbook filled with practical templates, guided activities and planning tools designed to help you put the theory into practice. From behaviour observation and ABC tracking to action planning and reflection exercises, the workbook supports you in applying your learning to your own child and family.
What you'll learn
Why behaviour is a form of communication.
How to identify patterns, triggers and unmet needs.
Practical ways to observe and understand behaviour.
How your responses can influence behaviour over time.
How to use the PACE approach to strengthen connection whilst maintaining boundaries.
How to create realistic action plans to support lasting change.
Who is this toolkit for?
This resource is ideal for parents and carers of children who are displaying behaviours that they find difficult to understand or manage. Whether your child has additional needs, is awaiting assessment, or simply needs additional support, this toolkit will help you develop the knowledge and confidence to respond with greater understanding and purpose.
Contents
A Personal Welcome
How to get the most from this guide
Section One - Behaviour is Communication
Section Two - Looking Beyond the Behaviour
Section Three - From Reaction to Response
Section Four - The PACE Approach
Take Ten
Templates and Notes(Workbook) with 7 activities including:
My Child at a Glance
7-Day Observation and Reflection
Understanding The Triggers
From Reaction to Response Planner
Celebrate the Wins
My Next Steps
Tasks & Notes
Why start here?
This is the first and most important toolkit in the Parent Toolkit Collection.
Before we can change behaviour, we first need to understand it.
Everything that follows in the collection builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in this guide, making it the perfect place to begin your journey.
Instant Digital Download
✔ Printable PDF format
✔ Two professionally designed resources included (Guide + Workbook)
✔ Download immediately after purchase
✔ Complete at your own pace and revisit whenever you need it
Developed by Sladen Advisory using professional experience alongside recognised, evidence-informed approaches to behaviour, SEND and trauma-informed practice.
About Us
Bespoke Support for Every Stage of Your Child's Journey
Every child and family is unique. Our carefully designed advisory services provide expert guidance, strategic oversight, and personalised support, helping families navigate challenges with confidence and ensuring children receive the understanding and support they deserve.
We provide specialist educational, behavioural, and wellbeing consultancy for families seeking clarity, guidance, and meaningful progress. Whether you require a one-off consultation or ongoing strategic support, our services are tailored to help children and young people thrive both academically and emotionally.
How We Can Support You
Parent Consultations
One-to-one consultations designed to help you better understand your child's needs and develop practical, personalised strategies for home. Consultations provide a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, ask questions and receive professional guidance tailored to your family.
Ideal for: Parents seeking personalised advice and ongoing support.
Parent Toolkit Collection
A growing library of downloadable Parent Guides and Interactive Workbooks covering a wide range of parenting topics. Each toolkit combines evidence-informed theory with practical activities, helping parents develop confidence and apply strategies in everyday family life.
Ideal for: Parents who want flexible, self-paced learning with practical resources they can revisit whenever they need them.
School Training & CPD
Evidence-informed professional development for schools, delivered by Melissa Sladen. Training combines current research with practical classroom strategies that teaching staff can implement immediately. Sessions are designed around the Parent Toolkit Collection and can be adapted to meet the needs of individual schools.
Ideal for: Schools looking for engaging, practical CPD that creates lasting impact for both staff and pupils.
Bespoke Support
Flexible support for parents and families, including one-off consultations, follow-up sessions, bespoke guidance and practical advice for specific challenges. Whether you need support with behaviour, emotional regulation, SEND or family wellbeing, services can be tailored to your individual circumstances.
Ideal for: Families who need focused advice without committing to ongoing support.
Additional Services & Resources
Alongside our core advisory packages, we offer a range of additional services designed to provide flexible support for families as and when it is needed.
Services include:
Support with completing school, SEND, EHCP, and Local Authority documentation
Guidance for preparing written submissions, appeals, and review meetings
Counselling sessions with our resident accredited counsellor
Get in touch to see if we can help you.
The Parent Toolkit
We also offer a growing library of practical support guides available to purchase individually. These resources provide parents with accessible, evidence-informed strategies and advice on a range of topics.
Free Resources
As well as our purchasable toolkits, we have a growing collection of free resources for you to download. The collection includes ‘Starting Secondary School’ - a parent and child toolkit to help support the transition process. Keep an eye on this section or sign up to emails to be notified when a new resource lands.
After many years in senior educational leadership, I recognised the challenges families face navigating complex school systems, SEND provision, and academic and pastoral needs.
Sladen Academic & Pastoral Advisory was created to provide families with:
Clear Guidance
Tailored Strategies
Ongoing Support
Peace of Mind
It is my privilege to work with families to ensure every child has the support, opportunities, and guidance they deserve.
Melissa Sladen
Founder & Specialist Behaviour Consultant
Meet the Founder
Schedule a free discovery call
If you’re curious about how we can help you, get in touch to schedule your free 15 minute discovery call today with our founder, Melissa Sladen.
It’s a free - no obligation - informal chat for you to get to know us, ask any questions you may have and explore how we may be able to help. We pride ourselves on honesty and integrity, meaning we will always endeavour to provide you with the best service.
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