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This post was written as part of a series of articles featured on Nourished Collective where the theme is described as ‘the intersection between women’s identities and leadership.’ Unfortunately, I missed the deadline so I am sharing it here. Do visit the Nourished Collective which is a community for ethical teachers and leaders, passionate about nourishing classrooms and corridors, playgrounds […]
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Kids aren’t the only ones who dread homework time. There are a lot of parents out there who hate it, too. But homework doesn’t need to be a daily struggle in your household. Putting technology to work can help eliminate the stress and frustration of homework time and turn it into a time that you and your child both look […]
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Maths anxiety affects adults and children across the UK. It can be particularly problematic in primary learning where attitudes to maths are just being formed. Recent research has found that ten percent of children suffer from “overwhelming negative emotions” towards maths which impacts their confidence in class and at home. Oxford University Press is committed to finding ways to make everyone […]
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Cerys Griffiths, Creative Director of BBC Education talks about why BBC Bitesize is supporting secondary transition and the new resources for teachers In September around 752,500 children will move up to secondary school across the UK. The transition from primary to secondary school is an exciting time for many young people, but it can also be a daunting prospect. Research […]
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This guest post from Sue Winson is for our ‘Governors Corner’ series: Having retired in Sept 2017 after over 40 yrs in education and the last 21 as Headteacher in a variety of schools- I felt that I couldn’t just leave education but I wanted to still be informed and to support a school in some small way – hence the […]
Read moreNow that the festivities are over, why not continue to spread the season of happiness & helping others? Lyra & Ellie are two Year 4 girls, daughters of Pooky & Tom Hesmondhalgh who have decided helping others is a key to happiness. They have a daily 2-minute clip over on Twitter, YouTube & Instagram setting a prompt for you. Here’s a […]
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More resources for your work on mental health & well-being from Dr Pooky Knightsmith. New Videos: Promoting wellbeing in the workplace – a range of practical strategies for senior and middle leaders. Especially helpful for mental health leads. How and Why to Care Out Loud – a simple strategy that can be easily tried by teachers and parents supporting children with low self-esteem. […]
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Read on to find out how music can help boost literacy. The cliché that music soothes the savage soul holds true today. But, music can do so much more, especially for children. In a recent article published by Kent State University, it outlined exactly how teaching music in a classroom setting can help students learn while promoting social […]
Read more Our friend Dr Pooky Knightsmith has sent over another batch of great mental health resources to support & inspire you! ************************************** Hi Everyone, I hope you are doing well and have enjoyed some rest and relaxation or fun over the summer. It’s been a while since I was last in touch, so lots to share today. Videos My tedX talk […]
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August Bank Holiday – for many, the last holiday before the autumn and winter set in. The last break before Christmas. The time to get down to the beach put a knotted hanky on your head and be British! What’s not to like? For those folks who are not in education, that long week-end at the end of August […]
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