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Kicking Perfectionism: 6 principles to help

16 December 2021

Ever spent too long on a Powerpoint presentation, quit a project or found yourself going over an essay for the tenth time? Perfectionism creeps into every facet of our lives.…

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Are we too quick to kick wellbeing ideas into the ‘long grass’?

28 November 2021

Catherine Carden suggests that wellbeing practices adopted in the private and business sectors are all too often dismissed by education establishments as being unachievable. She invites you to consider how…

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Taking a step back from burn-out…

10 November 2021

Burn-out is not inevitable. As a school leader, how do you take care of yourself? Frances Robertson urges you to avoid burn-out by making time to reflect and step back…

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Selecting an appropriate senior mental health lead training course

7 November 2021

The grant application service is now available for schools and colleges to apply for a senior mental health lead training grant. All state-funded education settings are eligible to apply for one training…

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Childline posters

15 October 2021

NSPCC Learning has updated its series of Childline posters encouraging primary and secondary school children to contact Childline if they need to talk. The series includes posters for the Childline…

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Free guidance documents for parents of EAL learners.

9 October 2021

‘Helping children learn’ & ‘About the English Education system’ are now also available in Dari and Pashto to support Afghan refugees. Download the short, easy to understand guides for parents…

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Children are less active – is it bad news for their academic performance?

7 October 2021

On average, the NHS recommends young people aged 5 to 18 to get at least 60 minutes of exercise per day. However, a recent survey has found a 40% drop in the number…

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Early career framework: how to tackle the workload

3 October 2021

As new teachers and mentors become overwhelmed with the workload around the new ECF, one expert shares his advice on how to relieve the pressure. The introduction of the ECF…

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Free bereavement training for teachers

30 September 2021

Did you know that on average, 1 in 29 children will be bereaved of a parent? Bereaved children require support to ensure they can cope with their grief and often…

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Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools and colleges update

28 September 2021

The DfE has updated the following sections of the document: ‘Whole School or College Approach’, ‘Senior mental health leads training’, ‘Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs)’ and ‘Mental health and wellbeing resources’ sections.…

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Virtual conference: Mental health in schools – where next?

21 September 2021

1 in 10 children reported as having a clinically diagnosed mental health disorder. 70% of children have not had appropriate interventions at an early age. 75% of all education staff…

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Access a free mental health planner for schools

9 September 2021

Clare Erasmus has written a new book, The Designated Mental Health Lead Planner, which provides guidance for designated mental health leads to ensure they know what to do, when to do it and how they can achieve the…

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