Education Support’s Teacher Wellbeing Index 2024

Positive Young Minds and The Sweary SENCo are proud to support Education Support in their work for teacher wellbeing and mental health. Here is the press release for their latest Teacher Wellbeing Index: This year’s Teacher Wellbeing Index includes new insights on the impact of pupil and parent behaviour on staff morale and wellbeing. Staff Read More

The Superpower of Sound Processing and Rhythmic Skills

As parents and/or educators you will no doubt be aware that music and rhythm significantly support young children’s development but apart from the surface-level knowledge of the overall benefits in areas such as mood and literacy, what are the underlying scientific principles that make these skills so important to the developing child? Boogie Mites takes Read More

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

SENsible SENCo: SENCo Wellbeing with Lynn How

Recorded last year with Abigail and Gavin from SENsible SENCo, I’m resharing for anyone who missed it! Show notes: In this webinar we discussed SENCO wellbeing with Lynn How from Positive Young Minds Lynn is a freelance educational consultant, author and blogger. She has worked in primary education for 20 years. During this time, she Read More

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

A Year Out Of School: A Personal Reflection

It’s been a year… Well… it’s a year since I shut the door on the teaching career I once loved. It was not the end that I’d imagined or hoped for. Those who know me well, appreciate that this situation was the proverbial icing on the cake in what has been a rather challenging few Read More

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

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