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‘Big period’ live lesson

7 February 2023

All young people should learn about puberty in a timely and age-appropriate way, to ensure that it is relevant to children’s experiences, and so that they are prepared for the…

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Flexible working in schools: exploring the costs and benefits

4 February 2023

Research into the perceived financial and non-financial costs and benefits associated with implementing flexible working in schools. The Department for Education (DfE) has committed to promoting flexible working within schools.…

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Healing trauma in children through nature and the outdoors: free webinar

23 January 2023

Nature and the outdoors can have profound effects on well-being, and it has the potential to heal trauma. Lotta-Sampson Stone's session will define trauma as a real and prevalent experience…

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Workforce pressures: Ofsted’s annual report 2021/22

20 January 2023

Ofsted have launched their annual report. In it they report that workforce pressures brought new problems and exacerbated old ones for the education and care sectors this year. This video…

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Children’s Mental Health Week 2023

17 January 2023

Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 will take place from 6-12 February 2023. This year’s theme is Let’s Connect.  Let’s Connect is about making meaningful connections. People thrive in communities, and this connection is…

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UK Trauma Council new animation: What is post-traumatic stress disorder?

15 January 2023

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Many young people will go through trauma – where they felt very scared for themselves or for someone else. Sometimes, this can lead to…

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Teacher Wellbeing Index 2022

11 December 2022

The annual Teacher Wellbeing Index provides an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff working in the UK.  Education Support annual survey of over 3,082…

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Strep A and scarlet fever – what are they and what are the symptoms? Information for parents, schools, colleges and early years providers.

8 December 2022

We are seeing an increased number of cases of Group A streptococcus (Strep A) compared to normal at this time of year. There is no evidence that a new strain…

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School leaders report rise in pupils not on free meals going hungry

7 December 2022

Increasing numbers of children cannot afford lunch and are coming to school without adequate clothes. More than half of school leaders in England are seeing more pupils who cannot afford…

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FREE School Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead community

4 December 2022

Carnegie School Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead Community: our vision is to develop a community that supports and empowers School based colleagues who are committed to strengthening mental health and…

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5 ways Dove’s Self-Esteem Project empowers your pupils

2 December 2022

Low body confidence can leave young people with an increased risk of mental health issues, low self-esteem and a lack of motivation. The Dove Self-Esteem Project empowers young people to embrace their…

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Proactive wellbeing coaching: How to support yourself & your team

30 November 2022

In school we have many factors which have an impact on pupil and staff wellbeing: Isolation: How many staffrooms are empty these days? The lack of social interaction by some…

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