Good mental health – a prerequisite to gaining skills and knowledge
Sarah Rawsthorn is the Founder of Mind Mechanics and Director of Edge Inclusion Partners. She has 30 years’ experience in the field of neurodiversity and social,…
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Supporting vulnerable students with a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach
Tom Brunzell and Jacolyn Norrish introduce their new book Creating Trauma-Informed Strengths-Based Classrooms which provides strategies for teachers that integrate the emerging research of trauma-informed…
Anger is part of all human relationships – we shouldn’t try to wipe it out
Authors Sara Godoli and Sarah Trueman discuss ‘Anger the Ancient Warrior’ a book that challenges the perception of anger, helping children manage big feelings.
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…
For Flourishing’s Sake! The guide to positive education
Frederika Roberts invites us to keep sight of the important role schools play in supporting well-being of children and staff
The Trauma and Attachment-Aware Classroom: Tricky Curriculum
Rebecca Brooks is an adoptive parent, former teacher and Adoption UK’s Education Policy Advisor. Rebecca’s goal with The Trauma and Attachment-Aware Classroom was to write the book she wishes…
How can we transform mental health in schools on a budget?
‘The Mental Health and Wellbeing Handbook for Schools’, written by Clare Erasmus, director of mental health and wellbeing at Brighton Hill Community School, lays out an…
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Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is changing. From September 2020 all schools in England will be required to provide RSE, Relationships and Health Education, and…
Why PSHE matters in primary schools
Poor old PSHE. It’s always had a rather insecure place in the school curriculum and indeed in the hearts of many teachers. It can been…
We’ve launched a Character Education list. Here’s why…
Our Character Education list for primary and secondary schools helps teachers to embed positive values such as kindness, gratitude and forgiveness into the curriculum. By nurturing…