For some students, including neurodivergent learners, the sensory environment, academic demands, executive functioning requirements and social aspects of school can be overwhelming and lead to distress, confusion, and potentially unexpected behavioural responses.

To mitigate this, students may need support to regulate their emotions. It is important that students are supported in regulating themselves before they are dysregulated (unable to regulate their emotions or behaviour). One way of doing this is by providing a 'safe space' or 'calm space' where students can retreat in order to self-regulate.