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Red-haired schoolgirl sitting alone looking at her phone in front of school lockers
18 May 2023

Reducing loneliness in schools

All children experience loneliness from time to time. However, loneliness can become an issue when it impacts their mental health and wellbeing. Read our top tips on how to combat loneliness in schools.
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Female teacher looking overwhelmed at the her computer screen.
11 May 2023

Enough of the CCs! Reducing email overload

Email overload can be a significant cause of stress in the workplace. Too many emails lead to overlooked messages, missed deadlines, overwhelm and anxiety. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is reducing anxiety and one way to do this is by minimising email overload in the work setting.
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Photo of mixed ethnicity teenage students in navy uniforms sitting exams in a school hall.
04 May 2023

Helping students cope with exam stress

Every year, during exam season, educators provide feedback on students experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety. Nicola Harvey offers five top tips to minimise stress and support pupils through their exams.
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Schoolchildren working together in a school garden to grow vegetables.
27 April 2023

Outdoor learning: Where food comes from

An impactful way to get pupils fully immersed in outdoor learning is by encouraging them to grow their own food. Edd Moore explains how and why schools should be embedding this in their curriculum.
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Despondent-looking red-haired teacher sitting at desk piled high with books in front of a blackboard.
21 April 2023

Work overload: How to ask for help

Sustained exposure to work overload can lead to burnout. So how do you ask for help if you are experiencing it? Read Steve Waters' tips to address this vital issue that impacts staff wellbeing.
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Male teacher comforting small blond school boy who looks distressed.
30 March 2023

Helping pupils cope with bereavement

Death and loss can have a similar emotional impact and every child will experience grief differently. Nicola Harvey explores some practical activities to support a child experiencing grief.
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Children's hands in the mud, planting a sapling tree.
22 March 2023

Top tips for outdoor learning in the spring

Discover some creative tips to engage pupils with outdoor learning this spring – whatever the weather! Sarah Seaman, the Muddy Puddle Teacher, offers some impactful advice.
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Young girl choosing selecting a happy icon from a range of emojis.
16 March 2023

Regulating emotions in the classroom

Helping children to regulate their emotions enhances their sense of connection with themselves and others. Mastering self-regulation also provides long-term gains for you and your pupils.
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Alarm clock in the foreground with a woman asleep behind it.
09 March 2023

Why sleep is important for our physical and mental health

One of the simplest ways to maintain your overall wellbeing is by achieving a healthy sleep pattern. Ahead of World Sleep Day, Steve Waters offers some top tips to help you achieve this.
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Dishevelled school boy sitting alone in school corridor, looking sad and pensive.
02 March 2023

Tips for poverty-proofing your school

The cost-of-living crisis is profoundly affecting families across the UK. When families struggle to feed, heat and clothe their children, this impacts children's academic progress. While there is no immediate panacea, John Dabell looks at ways to ease the current burden in modern Britain.
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