Mental health and wellbeing support that prepares students for classroom learning
Thomas McMorrin and Sally Singh at City Academy Whitehawk share how they have developed a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Pupil wellbeing and behaviour
Supporting the mental health of our SEND pupils as they enrol with us
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Melissa Sellers and Simmone Appleton, Posted on:
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Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, SEND
Melissa Sellers and Simmone Appleton from Pennine Academies Yorkshire talk us through how they support their pupil’s mental health during enrolments to their specialist provisions.
Supporting students with anxiety about transitioning from secondary school to college
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Rebecca Cross, Posted on:
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Attendance, COVID-19 support, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour
College leaders Rebecca and Kimberley talk us through the activities and support they put in place over summer to support students transitioning to further education, which resulted in strong attendance rates throughout the autumn term.
Texting parents: our key to success in tackling absence
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Louisa Munton, Posted on:
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Attendance, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, School-led research
Louisa Munton, headteacher of Shirehampton Primary School, shares how her school have reduced persistent absences by introducing a new way of communicating with parents.
Developing a whole school approach to tackle bullying
Hear from a school that has been awarded Gold Status through the All Together Programme in 2021 for their dedication and robust approach to tackling bullying.
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF): How the successful programme improved the mental health of vulnerable children
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Nick Limber, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Primary schools, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Secondary schools
Teacher and HAF coordinator Nick, talks us through how the summer camps they ran were able to build on the mental health and wellbeing of attendees just as much as their physical fitness.
How the reception baseline assessment will be a fairer progress measure and give teachers more recognition
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Claire Harnden, Posted on:
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Primary schools, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Teacher wellbeing
Claire Harnden, Deputy CEO at South Farnham Educational Trust, shares her experiences of introducing the reception baseline assessment in her schools.
Engaging local families with the Holiday Activities and Food Programme this summer
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Jan Lefley and Susan Parish, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Primary schools, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Secondary schools
Jan Lefley and Susan Parish are Holiday Activities and Food Programme coordinators who talk us through how and why it’s so important to reach out to local families.
Getting the most out of summer schools
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Vicky Pinkney, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Pupil premium & PE premium, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Secondary schools
"This is a great opportunity for our new year 7 students to make friends, meet staff and find their way around the building."
Associate Principal Vicky Pinkney shares how her school will make the most of their exciting summer school plans to support pupils’ transition into secondary school.
Connection, creativity and fun: let’s get ready for our summer school!
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Andria Zafirakou, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Pupil premium & PE premium, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Secondary schools
I was really excited when I heard about the idea of summer schools, as I knew how much it would support pupils with the transition to secondary school. I hope this opportunity gives us a chance to give them a bit of optimism and excitement for the future!