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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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?
Our latest RSE resources for teachers
We’ve selected some of our recent RSE resources on important areas such as consent, boundaries, relationships, puberty, LGBT issues and pornography.
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.
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.
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…
Anti Bullying Week: Using Poetry to Promote Talking and Healing – Pooky Knightsmith
Poetry can prove a great way into difficult conversations in therapeutic, classroom or family settings. In this chapter from Using Poetry to Promote Talking and…
Anti Bullying Week: Sticks and Stones
It’s Anti Bullying Week, and to mark the occasion we thought we’d share this extract from Naomi Richards and Julia Hague’s new book Being Me…
Teacher Tips for Supporting Children with SEN and Autism
Adele Devine reflects upon her new book Flying Starts for Unique Children and offers practical advice on making sure that children with Autism and SEN get off to the…
A classroom story to help young people recognise their talents and build self-confidence
Age range: Ages 8 – 11 Description: A story about a boy named Noah who thinks he is useless at everything but learns that actually…