How to combat lockdown and summer learning loss
The statistics on Summer Learning Loss are quite startling, but general awareness amongst parent, pupils and teachers is relatively low.
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Teacher wellbeing: What does it mean to me?
On Friday 11th January 2019, I went to see Malala Yousafzai speak at the Barbican as part of a Guardian Live Event. She was superb!…
The damage of school exclusions
Being excluded from school can be highly damaging for a child’s perception of education as well as their approach to academic achievement and those who…
Having the confidence to speak up in the classroom – Why is it so important?
If you are a struggling student, speaking up in class is something that you’ll inevitably find hard; but it is vital. Speaking up alerts the…
Let’s talk about children’s mental wellbeing
There’s been a lot in the news recently about mental health amongst university students. It’s a hot topic and rightly so.
How to support your own mental health struggles
Working with children and young people in an educational setting is equally rewarding and challenging and can enhance one’s mental and physical well-being or adversely…
5 Strategies to prevent teacher burnout
As you unwind for summer, it is normal to feel exhausted and relieved. We’ve all had those days where we’ve contemplated calling in sick, and stayed in bed to…
Stretch and motivate your students through yoga
When it comes to keeping children calm and focused, there are an abundance of positive benefits to teaching them the basics of yoga. First and foremost,…
“You can do anything, but not everything…”
We wanted to share how we can develop (and maintain!) a greater balance of working hard whilst balancing our personal life, without also burning out.…