Working within the education sector can be both incredibly rewarding and challenging. This is why it is often referred to as a vocation or calling rather than a profession. It can be daunting to consider taking on a more senior role when you are already flat out busy but it can also be good to Read More
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The Seven Types of Rest
It is now understood that there are various types of rest that experts and researchers recognise as essential for maintaining overall well-being and productivity. However, it’s worth noting that there might be variations or additions to this list based on studies in the future. Teacher rest is also notoriously difficult to navigate during term time. Read More
15 Teacher Money Saving Tips
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
5 Top Tips to Support Your Staff at the End of Term (Via Nexus)
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
Mental Health In School: Some Contentious issues!
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
How Social Action Can Boost Children’s Mental Health
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
Forest Schools and SEMH
An article by Joel Glyn-Davies Muddy hands. Huge Smiles. Calm, mindful moments. All of these have come to mark my Forest School sessions. As a Forest School teacher in the inner city, you can imagine I have my challenges – not least of all, I have no forest! Instead, we have scraped back and reclaimed Read More
5 Best Practice Tips For Pupil Mental Health
With need at an all time high and resources at an all time low, what can you embed in your school this year to secure support, improve aspirations and help to future proof the mental health of the next generation? I understand all too well the situation we are currently in. There is a huge Read More
School Leader Wellbeing Tips
Leader Wellbeing We are no strangers to turbulent times and sadly, the number of school leaders under the age of 50, who resign within five years of being appointed, has increased. Therefore, it is the perfect time to ensure your own mental health and wellbeing is fully protected. Let’s keep leader wellbeing high up on our Read More
Top 10 Tips For Mental Health
Tips for mental health boil down to a few simple things – although achieving them all when real life gets in the way is often not so simple!