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Senior mental health lead training – grant available

15 June 2021

The Department for Education (DfE) is offering a senior member of staff in every school or college the opportunity to get a grant for training to help the lead develop or introduce…

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DfE publish Education Staff Wellbeing Charter

12 May 2021

Last week the Department for Education published the education staff wellbeing charter, which is a declaration of support for, and set of commitments to,the wellbeing and mental health of everyone working…

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Supporting children affected by traumatic bereavement

9 May 2021

Traumatic bereavement may be easily missed or misunderstood, meaning children’s difficulties are not recognised by even the most supportive adults. A new portfolio of free, evidence-based resources for school staff and other…

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Book review: The Wellbeing Toolkit

17 April 2021

Reviewer: Bretta Townend-Jowitt Seeking to help school leaders think and question practice to develop a ‘school culture for wellbeing to grow and thrive,’ this book is certainly a must read.…

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Martial arts to improve wellbeing

25 March 2021

Research shows the ancient practices of martial arts can help to boost brain function and concentration.  Martial arts are high-energy activities that can improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, speed and flexibility. New…

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Blog: developing resilience

12 March 2021

nasen have written a thoughtful blog about resilience, which they refer to as 'the golden thread to understanding the way in which we can work together to support young children’s development and…

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Online safety considerations

5 March 2021

The South West Grid for Learning (SwgfL) has put together a helpful resource that outlines the key points to remember when it comes to reopening your school. This also includes knowledge on online safety issues, communicating…

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Getting a good night’s sleep?

16 February 2021

Research from the Sleep Health Foundation found that four in 10 Australian adults experience some form of inadequate sleep, which, in turn, affects learning and decision-making, as well as increasing…

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Supporting parents ‘Helpfinder’

7 February 2021

Times are tough for many people right now. Parents find themselves pulled in many different directions and children may be struggling being in the house for so much longer than usual. A…

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Covid mental health crisis

3 February 2021

Mental health support for children and adolescents is falling short, with young people waiting months to access help. As Georgina Bailey reports in www.politicshome.com, mental health provision must be a major part of…

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Female health and its impact on women working in schools

1 February 2021

How does menopause, fertility treatment and female health problems impact women teaching in educational establishments? In this interview, hosted by School SOS Radio,  Bretta Townend-Jowitt speaks about the importance of school…

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Free period products for schools extended

28 January 2021

More than three quarters of secondary schools have accessed free period products, since the DfE launched the programme in January 2020. The roll out of free period products for all…

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