The number of pupils experiencing difficulties with their social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) is rising rapidly and when we consider the huge pressures put on children at present, it is any wonder? Pressures from the national curriculum In the early years, the national expectations for the end of the reception year (age 5) involve, Read More
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My Mood Stars: Brighten Up Your SEMH!
I’m pleased to recommend My Mood Stars to PYM blog readers! Perfect for learners with #SEND or #SEMH difficulties to support communication.
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
Spotlight On… The Kindness Coach!
Lovely to catch up with my friend John Magee (The Kindness Coach) to find out how he has been supporting schools up and down the county with kindness and why kindness matters. John invites you to challenge yourself, your family, your friends and every human being you come into contact with, to embrace and share Read More
Selfies: A Reflection On Identity
Despite students being encouraged to ‘know thyself’, support for diversity and inclusion in schools could be better…
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
SENCO Talks – QFT strategies for secondary (via Spotify)
oducing SENCO Talks – Informative discussions on Additional Educational Needs, to help all Secondary school staff better support pupils with additional needs. May also be suitable for some of your primary children. There are nine episodes on a range of SEND needs. Hope you enjoy them and are able to share them with your colleagues.
Autumn Leaves: Wellbeing Tips & Activities for Children (Twinkl collaboration)
screens, buy some waterproofs and head outside in nature whatever the weather… click to read more!
Mindfulness and you; the benefits for yourself, your family and your class. Enter the #SummerMindfulChallenge competition.
Mindfulness for you If you do only do one thing this summer holiday, let it be discovering the benefits of mindfulness. It’s been a tough year for all of us and 18 months ago, I would have put myself in the ‘person least likely to practice mindfulness’ category because I don’t have time in my Read More
#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