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
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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!
Selfies: A Reflection On Identity
Despite students being encouraged to ‘know thyself’, support for diversity and inclusion in schools could be better…
Summer Rest: A School Leader’s Perspective
Summer rest is not an easy concept. Moving from intensive work to freedom can be a shock to the system. A reflection by David Rushby.
The Issues Facing Post-Pandemic Early Years Pupils (Via TT)
There has been recognition across the world that pupils have had their wellbeing significantly impacted as a result of the pandemic. Children in
Supporting Our Pupils With The Ongoing Conflict (via Teacher Toolkit) + Further Resources for National Reflection Day
With the ongoing fighting, the plight of those who have been affected by war is not far from any of our minds. The conflict has been problematic for teachers to know what to say; what is too much and what is not enough. It is a huge challenge to cater to everyone’s wishes in this situation; kudos goes to all of our schools that deal with these issues with sensitivity.