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Category: Pastoral care

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021Education

Teacher Wellbeing: Q&A with David Gumbrell on his new training

Education Consultant, David Gumbrell has created a 3-episode training course for early career teachers looking to develop their resilience, through tips on improving teacher wellbeing and workload management. Using terminology from the ITT framework, it covers routines, mentors, colleague support and overall wellbeing.

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Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021Gender Diversity

LGBT+ Issues Matter As Much As Ever In Lockdown

Jonathan Charlesworth, author of How to Stop Homophobic and Biphobic Bullying, writes about ways in which schools can start responding to and solving LGBT+ issues, even during the disruptions of lockdown.

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Posted on February 2, 2021February 4, 2021Anxiety

Why do we need to look beyond ‘mental disorders’ when handling intense emotions?

Here Bridie Gallagher writes about why we need to explore beyond the ‘illness narrative’ to understand why people might feel the way they do.

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Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021Early Years

Why schools need to talk about staff mental health, now.

Amy Sayer is the author of Supporting Staff Mental Health in Your School and is a teacher at Chichester High School and Head of Philosophy…

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Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020Education

How Can We Unite Against Bullying?

The theme of this year’s anti-bullying week is ‘United Against Bullying’. But are we really united against bullying?

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homophobic bullying
Posted on September 14, 2020September 17, 2020Education

Stop homophobia in schools and improve our lesbian, gay or bisexual children’s lives

Jonathan Charlesworth, author of ‘How to Stop Homophobic and Biphobic Bullying’ talks about the experiences of gay and lesbian people and what schools can do to.

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Posted on September 1, 2020September 2, 2020Anxiety

Books to help ease the transition back to school

Back to school – helping children feel comfortable with the transition We may not yet be able to gauge the full impact the lockdown has…

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Posted on August 21, 2020October 7, 2020Education

Cinderella’s mum was right – it does take courage to be kind

Aidan Harvey-Craig, author of 18 Wellbeing Hacks for Students: Using Psychology’s Secrets to Survive and Thrive talks about the risks of being kind, but what a worthwhile and courageous quality it really is.

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Posted on August 4, 2020October 7, 2020Children's books

What’s the link between popcorn and resilience?

David Gumbrell, Education Consultant and author of the book uses popcorn as a metaphor to describe how to manage big feelings.

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Posted on June 24, 2020June 25, 2020body image

Relationship and sex education: why’s it so important?

Today JKP is celebrating Relationship and Sex Education Day; a time for all teachers, educators and parents to promote the teaching of happy relationships, positive…

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AUTHOR TAKEOVER ⭐️ Mental health advocate an AUTHOR TAKEOVER ⭐️
 
Mental health advocate and author, @katieconibearwriter will be taking over the JKP Instagram on World Bipolar Day! 

Katie’s book, Living at the Speed of Light, is an honest and insightful guide drawing on their own experiences since their diagnosis of bipolar disorder in 2012, and offering advice on how to manage the condition and work towards stability.
 
During this Instagram Takeover, Katie will be answering your questions, reading excerpts, and talking about the journey of writing this raw, powerful and ultimately hopeful guide.
 
Post questions below or ask Katie next Wednesday via the Instagram stories she’ll be posting on here!
 
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Improve your skills with the first GCSE Maths study guide to use engaging multisensory methods for students with specific learning differences. 

Build your confidence with fun activities and study strategies covering algebra, fractions, quadratics, percentages & more! 

Find out more at JKP.com! Link in bio

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Coming this April! 🏳️‍🌈 Driven by the n Coming this April! 🏳️‍🌈

Driven by the necessity of filling the void of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the birth world, AJ Silver, founder of @thequeerbirthclub, has written this brilliantly informative book filled with stories and experiences of LGBTQIA+ parents as well as professionals in the field. 

Including interviews with @jake_graf5, @freddy.mcconnell and Sabia Wade @theblackdoula, and covering topics such as lactation and surrogacy, this crucial guide marks a step forward for inclusivity. A must-read for any healthcare professional.
 
“There is so much to learn from AJ's book. They have packed it full of information, and all of it accessible. Each read brought me to new revelations and reflections, not only with my own practice but with what I teach and how. One to return to, continually.” 
- Mars Lord, Life Coach and Doula Educator, @_marslord 

Available to pre-order now! Check out the ‘Supporting Queer Birth’ link in our LinkTree for more info

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Happy publication day! 🥳📚 We’ve got incre Happy publication day! 🥳📚

We’ve got incredible new books for you to enjoy. 

These are just a handful of our amazing new releases, head over to the JKP.com link in bio to find out more!
Only 4 days to go! With less than a week until Co Only 4 days to go!

With less than a week until Connected by Autism opens its (virtual) doors, now’s the time to secure your ticket. 

Don’t miss out on your chance to listen to insightful talks from our incredible line-up of speakers! You’ll have 30 days access to everything so you won’t miss any talks and can enjoy all the content in your own time.

Check out the Connected by Autism link in our LinkTree for more information!
Centring on families and their personal journeys, Centring on families and their personal journeys, this is a must-read for all lactation consultants, birthing professionals, healthcare workers and parents. Packed full of practical tips, professional research-led evidence and real-life examples, this invaluable guide by @emmapickettibclc has everything you need to feel better informed and more confident.

“Encompasses all the scenarios and challenges a breastfeeding family may encounter. A fantastic resource.” – Kathryn Stagg, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Available to pre-order now! Check out the link in bio to find out more.

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