Are you an educator who suffers from this phenomenon? I know I am and I have discovered that I am not alone (phew!). @Censoredhead shares his feelings about this summer break: I have to admit I am slightly worried about just stopping for summer. I have never worked so hard as I have these past Read More
MalCPD: Your Stress Bucket
Mal Krishnasamy is an Education Consultant & Executive Coach specialising in leadership development and coaching in education. She believes passionately that in the right culture, students, teachers and schools thrive. One of her recent posts, particularly resonated with me as we often talk to children about their stress buckets but rarely take our own advice, in order Read More
School Health Research Network: How does time-off in school holidays impact children and young people’s mental health? (Webinar)
The impact of the long break this year has made a significant difference to the SEMH of children across the world. This webinar was recorded in February 2020, before the schools shut therefore is not lock-down specific. It does however, highlight the many issues surrounding long holidays for some pupils, which need to be considered Read More
Education Support: Coping With The Unknown – Mental Health As A Priority For School Leaders This September.
The summer holidays are a time for relaxation, reflection and preparation. However, this has been year has been a year like no other and as school leaders, we need to consider what our staff’s wellbeing needs will look like in September. We should also remember our own. Education Support is your charity which can help Read More
2020: A Personal Reflection Of The Positives
The following are my personal reflections of positives; some which no doubt will resonate to fellow educators both professionally and personally. I’m very keen to see the back of this academic year (and actual year). Just like the Japanese concept of Kintsukuroi, I believe that challenging times make us grow as people – unfortunately, you need these times to create light and shade within life.
Anna Freud – #SelfcareSummer Activity Pack Primary
Another great resource from The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families: Self-care is about what you can do to help yourself feel better or to keep yourself feeling good. The #SelfcareSummer Primary resource is full of fun activities designed to help children look after their mental health and wellbeing while enjoying themselves. It Read More
School Online SEND Home Learning Questionnaire – Fully Editable
It’s really useful to find out how well your parents feel that your school has supported home learning during this time. You can celebrate what worked well and also contact parents if they had an issue you were not aware of, to allow a fresh start next year. Google collates all the information for you Read More
Pupil Passport Template (primary) – Fully Customisable
Pupil passports are a great way to compliment your One Page Profiles and are a useful document to support home school links, for children to track their own targets and for them to support their own learning by developing independence. They are also handy when it comes to transitions. In order for children with SEND Read More
A review of ‘Mighty Cards,’ a resource for empowering kids to manage tricky emotions by: www.senresourcesblog.com
Written by a professional in the field and beautifully illustrated, these cards are a great way to support children at home and school with tricky feelings.
The Great Outdoors – 12 socially distant, wellbeing promoting and fun outdoor activities to try.
The great outdoors is a fabulous resource for keeping your class busy and educated. Also, TGO helps to promote children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development – step out of your comfort zone while no one is judging you!