Catastrophe*
Reading Time: 3 minutes *Probably not an actual catastrophe Shout out to all the overthinkers, ruminators and catastrophisers. A certain amount of forward planning is useful, and comforting. It makes me feel like I’m […]
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5 weekend time investments that pay dividends all week long
Reading Time: 2 minutes Here are 5 quick weekend wins that will make your life easier all week long. Work your wardrobe. This blog sprung from me sorting out my work clothes this morning. […]
The Wellbeing Curriculum with Andrew Cowley
Reading Time: 6 minutes I am joined today by Andrew Cowley. I last spoke to Andrew two years ago when The Wellbeing Toolkit was published and I am delighted to see a follow up […]
Book Review: Supporting Staff Mental Health in your School by Amy Sayer
Reading Time: 2 minutes A guest review by Lisa Lea-Weston of Talking Heads – Supervision in Education. When I first sat down to read this I was unsure if I could bear it. As […]
Sleeping well in troubled times
Reading Time: 4 minutes A guest blog from Maria Brosnan, founder of Pursuit Wellbeing and author of The Pursuit of Sleep for teachers. DOWNLOAD The Pursuit of Sleep for free until February half term! […]
Be brave, be joyful and let it go
Reading Time: 3 minutes A guest post from Pete Coulson on the @VandVLearning blog. Feeling a bit apprehensive? Nobody would blame you. As we look forward to a new school year in September we […]
A something or a nothing? How to prioritise your well-being.
Reading Time: 3 minutes A guest blog by Suneta Bagri. This teacher or school leader could be you. Well-being is affected by our own perception, needs, wants and levels of desire and inner confidence. […]
Book Review: Stop Talking About Wellbeing by Kat Howard
Reading Time: 3 minutes Stop Talking about Wellbeing: A Pragmatic Approach to Teacher Workload by Kat Howard. Published by John Catt Educational Ltd English teacher, Assistant Principal and LitDrive founder Kat Howard has entered […]
Well, this is novel
Reading Time: 3 minutes A blog post for #Covid19WellbeingEdumeet I’m new to this. You’re new to this. Everyone is new to this. Whatever this is. The complex puzzle of our lives has been upended; […]
Coronavirus Resources for wellbeing and mental health in schools
Reading Time: 4 minutes There are 4 sections; Resources to support Mental Health and Wellbeing in School, Resources for families, Books and Stories for Children and Young People and Union Advice and Resources. Each […]