Building Whole Child Classrooms Through Clarity and Consistency

Research-informed frameworks that help teachers and parents build consistent, inclusive classrooms where every learner can thrive.

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Meet Dr. Farida Sheikh

Educational researcher and framework developer specialising in whole child and inclusive education.

Dr. Farida Sheikh is an experienced educator and advocate for inclusive practice with over 25 years in the classroom. She is the creator of the Tricycle Model, a structured framework designed to help educators build clarity, consistency, and inclusive learning environments. Her work bridges research and real classroom practice, offering practical strategies that address the everyday challenges teachers face.

For evidence-based guidance on what works in education, she often references the work of the Education Endowment Foundation.

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The Tricycle Model: A Holistic Teaching Framework

Grounded in contemporary learning science and inclusive education research.

The Tricycle Model is a structured, inclusive framework that supports educators in meeting the needs of diverse learners, including those with SEND.

Inside, you will find:

  • Real-world strategies to strengthen teacher-parent partnerships

  • Proven methods to promote pupil well-being

  • Guidance on personalizing learning for every child’s needs

This book lays the foundation for a series on holistic education, including The 3A’s of Learning, The Wall of Knowledge, and The Holistic Teaching Cycle.

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Media Recognition

Featured in national and regional press for educational leadership and training initiatives.

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What Readers Are Saying About The Tricycle Model

“This book is a gem for anyone working with children. Dr. Farida Sheikh presents a simple but powerful model that puts the whole child at the heart of learning. It’s practical, relatable, and really made me reflect on my own approach to teaching. A lovely read — warm, wise, and full of heart.”

Huma

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2025

“As an educator, I’m always searching for practical ways to support the whole child, not just test scores — and The Tricycle Model delivers. It offers a clear, flexible framework that helps balance emotional, physical, and cognitive development while strengthening the teacher–parent connection.”

Nadia

Reviewed in the United States on 13 April 2025

“I have just downloaded this book, and after reading the first few pages, already hooked. Very valuable for educators — worth the read.”

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Reviewed in Australia on 7 April 2025

Free Classroom Resources for Educators

Get access to a growing library of free classroom resources designed to support inclusive and consistent practice. These ready-to-use PDFs, guides, and toolkits provide practical support for educators working with diverse learners.

What you’ll find:

  • Strategies to strengthen pupil well-being
  • Practical tools to build classroom consistency
  • Guidance for inclusive teaching across diverse needs

Each resource is grounded in real classroom practice and aligned with the principles of the Tricycle Model, helping translate holistic thinking into structured, everyday action.

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CPD Workshops for Educators

Our CPD-accredited workshops, led by Dr. Farida Sheikh, are designed to strengthen classroom culture and professional practice. These interactive sessions translate holistic education principles into structured, practical strategies for diverse classrooms.

Our workshops focus on:

  • Inclusive teaching
  • Pupil well-being
  • Real-world application of whole child frameworks

Suitable for mainstream, SEND, and early years settings, each workshop is adaptable, culturally responsive, and grounded in everyday classroom realities.

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Whole Child Teaching Tools

Discover expertly designed holistic education resources created to support educators in building consistent, inclusive classrooms. From growth mindset strategies to structured teaching plans, these practical tools help meet the needs of diverse learners.

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Holistic Education Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is holistic education?

Holistic education is an approach that develops every part of the learner—intellectual, emotional, social, and physical—to nurture well-rounded individuals.

Holistic education is essential because it recognises students as whole individuals, not just academic performers. It develops motivation, emotional resilience, and practical life skills, supporting long-term success both inside and beyond the classroom.

Unlike traditional teaching, which often focuses on rote memorization and separate subjects, holistic education emphasizes experiential, interconnected learning that nurtures the whole student through meaningful relationships.

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What Educators Are Saying About The Tricycle Model

★★★★★

“Dr. Farida Sheikh’s training completely reshaped how I support children with special educational needs. It wasn’t just theory — it was practical, culturally sensitive, and full of empathy. This course raised my confidence and classroom impact.”

Fatima A. — SEND Teacher, UAE

Training completed in Abu Dhabi, November 2024

★★★★★

“As an early years educator, I’ve attended many workshops, but Dr. Farida’s ECCE training stands out. The strategies were real, doable, and immediately effective in my classroom.”

Sana R. — ECCE Teacher, Lahore

Training completed in Lahore, January 2024

★★★★★

“This was the first training I attended that truly respected our cultural challenges while introducing international standards. Now I feel better equipped to support students in both academic and emotional growth.”

Bilal H. — Primary Teacher, Muzaffarabad (AJ&K)

Training completed in Muzaffarabad, October 2023

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