Is Growth Mindset real?
An interesting question and one that’s undoubtedly been searched hundreds, if not thousands of times. This article is the final one in our series on…
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Have you noticed a child or young person with multiple unexplained changes in the classroom?
Could it be PANS or PANDAS? PANS – Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome PANDAS – Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections PANS and…
Cultivating a Love for Reading: Celebrating World Book Day with Children
World Book Day is an annual celebration of literature, encouraging people around the globe to come together and appreciate the joy of reading. As parents…
What Makes a Successful Reader or Scribe?
In schools, it is often the most vulnerable or high needs students that require readers or scribes in exams. The role is crucial in allowing…
5 Tips for Tackling the Mobile Monsters!
As a headteacher, one way or another, my day would often involve an issue relating to mobile phones. Whether it was outside of school, confiscations…
What should schools teach children about the dangers they may face over the summer holidays?
When it comes to teaching children about the dangers they may face over the summer holidays, schools play a vital role in promoting their safety…
Heads Up Think Piece: Look after your Head
Original article can be found here. Recent times have been hard for everyone. Headteachers, in particular, have weathered some truly testing storms admirably whilst carrying…
Council criticised over support for special educational needs pupils (BBC News, 11.01.23)
By Sonia Kataria and Victoria Hicks BBC News Support for children with special educational needs still needs to be improved in Leicestershire, inspectors have said.…
Happy Enough Classrooms
What can teachers teach industry managers about keeping teams happy and motivated? On April 29th, Henry Stewart, author of The Happy Manifesto and I will…
Supporting students who don’t enjoy the festive period
So what is Christmas? Many children and people seem to think it is a wonderful time where everyone is happy, the table is laden with…
