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12 June 2024
Almost a third (31%) of those who took part in the survey said they were seeing more hungry children in class, with 40% reporting an increase in pupils coming in…
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The transition to year 7 can be particularly challenging for pupils with autism. How can primary schools help to prepare and support pupils? Dr Pooky Knightsmith offers some ideas and…
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For young children, the benefits of screen time are significantly outweighed by the risks, a report by the Education Committee has found. The Education Committee publishes its report “Screen time:…
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In this episode Headteacher Update discuss a range of ideas and strategies for how primary schools can support the good mental health and wellbeing of their pupils – with practical tips…
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This animation has been developed as a tool to help school staff and other professionals better understand the complexity of school 'refusal'. School is not my enemy: an artistic visualization…
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The report, “Improving mental health and wellbeing with and through educational settings”, sets out the crucial role schools can play in supporting children’s mental health and promoting and supporting wellbeing. With…
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Anna Freud, Mentally Healthy Schools have produced a calendar of curriculum themes and occasions linked to mental health for the 2024 summer term, with activity ideas and suggestions for each…
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Charities are calling for the government to continue providing free period products in schools. The Department for Education (DfE) said that "the scheme is currently running until July 2024" and…
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The Children’s Wellbeing in a Digital World: Index Report 2024 is the third report in the annual series. Internet Matters wellbeing research focuses on both the positive and negative impacts…
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The Children’s Commissioners for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales said: “The findings of UNICEF’s report ‘Child Poverty in the Midst of Wealth’ are deeply concerning. Comparative international research like this…
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Anna Freud Mentally Healthy Schools have produced a mental health calendar for the 2024 spring term to help schools and colleges plan in activities ahead of time. The calendar covers…
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Has "trauma informed practice" become diluted and monetised? Has it become the new language to pathologise distress? When did EVERYTHING become "trauma informed"? Join Lisa Cherry in an informal conversation…
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