Perimenopause and menopause can be tough for everyone. But when you work in schools it’s tough in some very particular ways. We don’t get to choose the when, where, who and what of our jobs and that lack of flexibility curtails some of the potential coping strategies. Add to that the fact that we’re dealing Read More
Teachers often have to manage their finances carefully, as teaching can be a rewarding but financially challenging profession. If you are struggling to balance finances, remember to reach out to a trusted colleague or line manager. Here are 15 teacher money saving tips: Finally, if you are a headteacher, it might be worth finding out Read More
The SEN Resources Blog has a whole host of posts & activities for children with SEND – check out these fun & free summer holiday activities!
I’m pleased to recommend My Mood Stars to PYM blog readers! Perfect for learners with #SEND or #SEMH difficulties to support communication.
The days are hot and long, it’s not quite late enough in the term to abandon lessons for extra rounders, despite popular public belief about the end of term, you are not ‘winding down’. Instead, the timetable is as busy as ever with transitions, sports days and productions. Less structure also means more planning for Read More
I love recording these SENDcast podcasts and having a good old rant (with practical strategies) about SENCO wellbeing! Listen here: Here are the SENDcast show notes and useful links: Being a SENCO comes with a long list of responsibilities that often overlap with other roles. Unfortunately, SENCOs are sometimes isolated and hidden away within schools, Read More
As we enter Mental Health Week, I really want schools and staff to consider mental health in school with more depth and debate. #semh #mentalhealthweek2023 #teacher
My Friend John Magee (AKA The Kindness Coach) over at Kindness Matters has kindly published my poem for teacher wellbeing on his blog. For more of my writing and poems please click here. Hope you enjoy my poem for teacher wellbeing! To find out more about John and his work, please see: If you’d like Read More
Recorded last year with Abigail and Gavin from SENsible SENCo, I’m resharing for anyone who missed it! Show notes: In this webinar we discussed SENCO wellbeing with Lynn How from Positive Young Minds Lynn is a freelance educational consultant, author and blogger. She has worked in primary education for 20 years. During this time, she Read More
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four people worldwide will experience mental health problems at some point in their lives, and many of these issues develop during childhood. Early intervention is paramount to giving young people the best start in life. Primary schools have a vital role to play in supporting children’s Read More
