When life takes an unexpected twist such as our current global pandemic, having the tools in your toolbox to cope and stay positive are a priority. The following are some ideas that are tried and tested. It’s worth noting here that what works for one person may not work for another so I would recommend Read More
Author: L.How
Time To Rest Plan: Dr Tina Rae
we generally overstretch ourselves in order to support our young people to the best of our ability. This often sets us on the path to burnout. Please read and follow Dr Tina’s advice this half term and beyond.
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek2021 Lockdown Resources for SEND
It is clear that while this period is difficult for everybody, there are particular groups who are receiving less support than needed. Here are a number of resources that can be utilised to help alleviate some of the stresses of lockdown for our young people with SEND.
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek2021 – Introducing @DarrellWakelam
@DarrellWakelam has a great job – He makes a living from sticking bits of paper and cardboard together to make things! He a freelance artist working with children of all ages. During Children’s Mental Health Week, he is encouraging children (and adults) everywhere to ditch the screens and get creative.
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek: Inside Out day 3/2/21
What is Now and Beyond on Inside Out Day? On the 3rd February 2021, Now and Beyond will host the UK’s first ever mental health and wellbeing festival for schools, during Children’s Mental Health Week. Beyond are a grant-giving organisation committed to making a difference to the mental health of young people up and down the UK. Beyond Read More
Children’s Mental Health Week: 5 Wellbeing Warmups For Remote Teaching
It’s children’s mental health week next week and never has there been a more important time to focus on their (and our) wellbeing. Here’s some quick and easy activities with minimal resources to build into your day.
2021 – The Year Of You! (with infographic)
Improving our mood and mindset goes a long way to in turn improving those external issues or at least our perception of them. Now before this pandemic I would scoff at the suggestion that I should take more time for me; seeing it as an insurmountable challenge with my giant ‘to do’ list. However, various twists of fate have led me to making ‘me’ a higher priority. Which is the first thing on the path to improvements. Check out these 8 areas to work on and accompanying infographic.
The 10 Educator Pledges of Christmas
Wow what a term; what a year. As the world has pressed the giant reset button, it’s also a good time for individuals to pause and take stock(ings). Here are 10 pledges for your Christmas break: Breathe. If your circumstances allow have a duvet day. Do as little as possible without the guilt – you’ve Read More
Toxic Schools: 10 Key Indicators To Aid Workplace Reflection
The term ‘toxic school’ will mean different things for different people. Most people experience day to day workplace ‘gripes’ but when does this turn into toxicity?
A Teacher Wellbeing Oath
What will you do to save your teacher sanity, health and wellbeing? Your wellbeing is ultimately in your hands and fuelled by the choices you make. If there are environmental factors contributing to lower wellbeing, how are you going to support yourself in navigating that? Although there is much workload sent down from on high and Read More