From reluctant student to inspirational teacher
From reluctant student to inspirational teacher
Kieran Anderson's journey into teaching shows how lived experience becomes a powerful tool for motivating others.
Supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools
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Teacher mental health
Several schools from across the country share their different ways and approaches to supporting pupil and staff mental health and wellbeing.
Improving wellbeing support for pupils through senior mental health lead training
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Primary schools, Professional Development, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour
Charlotte Reed from Bosmere Junior School tells us about her experience of senior mental health lead training and how it’s helped improved her school's staff and pupil wellbeing support.
Four reasons to take an NPQ this year
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National Professional Qualifications (NPQ), School funding
National Professional Qualifications provide training and support for teachers and school leaders at all levels and help them to deliver improved outcomes for young people. These 8 teachers explain what taking an NPQ has brought to their classroom practice or leadership skills over the last year.
Supporting families and communities through the Holiday Activities and Food programme
Tracey Cleverly, trust lead at the Learning Academy Partnership, shares how the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is helping provide support to its pupils and their families across the local community. As a trust, we know that children are …
How schools are supporting attendance ahead of the new academic year
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Diane Henson, Michelle O’Dell and Matt Rooney, Posted on:
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Primary schools, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, School attendance, Secondary schools, SEND
Several schools share their approaches to increase attendance levels amongst their pupils, with a focus on the transition between classes, year groups, and support when moving to a new school.
Ensuring every student has the opportunity to look after their wellbeing
Lauren Pinney, head of student wellbeing, and Rose Scott, school counsellor share how they work with secondary students at Hove Park School to embed emotional wellbeing support into their school.
Developing a lifelong love of physical activity
Deputy Headteacher, Neil McAvoy is Deputy Headteacher talks about his experience of embedding physical activity in every school day.
From Multi Academy Trust sceptic to advocate
Liz Whetham shares her journey from being wary of MATs to embracing the benefits for her leadership, school staff and the student’s outcomes.
National Professional Qualifications: how NPQs have transformed CPD in our Multi Academy Trust
Hear from Dave Ellison-Lee, Director of Education at RISE multi-academy trust, about why he thinks the new National Professional Qualifications will have a positive impact on staff development and pupil outcomes.
Teachers, your hard work is so appreciated: thank you for transforming children’s lives!
On National Thank a Teacher Day, we’re celebrating education staff for the huge impact they have all across England. Here are some of our favourite thank you messages from students, parents and colleagues so far.