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Anaphylaxis Safer Schools Programme

30 August 2024

Did you know? 20% of serious allergic reactions to food happen whilst a child is at school, and these reactions can occur in children with no prior history of food…

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‘Embracing Difference, Ending Bullying’ Research & Impact Report

14 July 2024

Diversity Role Models has launched ‘Embracing Difference, Ending Bullying, Research and Impact Report’, along with a companion ‘Best Practice Guide’ for primary and secondary teachers, school senior leadership teams (SLT), and school…

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Staff room – 10 ways to improve yours for teachers

11 July 2024

Transform your school staff room into a haven of relaxation and productivity with these ten improvement ideas that cater to the needs of hardworking teachers… Comfort: Staff rooms are places…

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Self-care summer toolkit for pupils and staff

8 July 2024

Whist the summer holidays are a real opportunity for school staff to recharge and relax, some find it difficult to switch off from the demands of school life. Some pupils…

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Free Webinar: The Curious Art of PACE

2 July 2024

Nurturing relationships and connections with children and young people, through being playful, accepting, curious and empathetic practice. Learn more about: the basics of the PACE model, a development approach derived…

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Addressing anxiety in primary-age pupils

30 June 2024

Anxiety seems to be a growing issue among primary-age children. So what can schools do to help? Dr Stephanie Thornton considers the evidence and looks at three ways we might…

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How using terms like ‘recruited’ and ‘working’ minimise children’s experiences of criminal exploitation

28 June 2024

When you hear the words ‘recruited’ or ‘working’ you probably think about legal, safe employment. However, these terms are used by those who groom and coerce children and young people…

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Eight in 10 primary teachers in England spending own money to help pupils

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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Transition to year 7: Empowering and supporting autistic pupils

9 June 2024

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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Stronger guidance and controls needed to protect children from screen time

6 June 2024

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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Podcast: Supporting pupil mental health and wellbeing

5 June 2024

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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What is school ‘refusal’?

18 May 2024

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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