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…
ViewAccess 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…
ViewCreating better awareness of women’s health in the workplace
11 July 2021
Women make up 75.8% of the teaching workforce. Supporting wellness for women through huge life events such as menopause and even infertility can increase staff retention and save schools a…
ViewMental health and wellbeing support in one place
1 July 2021
Mental health and wellbeing support for teachers, school staff and school leaders The DfE has brought together the information about the various mental health support offers and training available to…
ViewSupervision for DSLs
30 June 2021
A trial already running in 30 areas will be extended to up to 10 new local authorities to provide supervision for designated safeguarding leads, working with up to a further…
ViewReducing workload – practical, tested strategies
28 June 2021
Reducing teacher workload may seem like a daunting challenge. Hear from school-based colleagues about how they met that challenge. These live online events will showcase how a range of schools…
ViewGuide for parents: transition to secondary school
25 June 2021
Supporting children's transition to secondary school is an evidence-based guidance for parents and carers, written with input from clinicians at the Anna Freud Centre and teachers. This short guide provides tips about how…
ViewPost lockdown – children in crisis
16 June 2021
Exploring the links between social distancing and the mental health of children in poverty. The Childhood Trust has published a report on the effect of the pandemic on children. Key…
ViewSenior 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…
ViewDfE 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…
ViewSupporting 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…
ViewBook 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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