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Championing inclusion through early intervention

Posted by: Pete Hines OBE, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: Inspiring teachers, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, School attendance, SEND
Pete, Headteacher, knelt on the floor with two dogs and a stuffed animal toy

Pete Hines OBE, headteacher at Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit, shares how they support pupils to stay in mainstream education.

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Empowering primary school children to take a proactive approach to wellbeing

Posted by: Claire Lee, Posted on: 9 February 2023 - Categories: Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Teacher wellbeing
Burley Oaks

Claire Lee, head teacher at Burley Oaks Primary School in West Yorkshire shares how her school is supporting pupil wellbeing at an earlier age to help them as they grow up.

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