Safe Spaces in Schools: Creating an Environment for Mental Well-being Posted on 4 February 2025 by Michael Vallejo, LCSW - Child and Family Therapist in Wellbeing For some, school can be an overwhelming place. School staff are key to supporting pupils emotional needs as well as their academic needs. We will explain how safe spaces supports young people's wellbeing. Read More...
8 Tips for Self-Care This Winter Posted on 20 January 2025 by Alison Waterhouse - Circles for Learning in Resources | Wellbeing If you are looking for practical tips for maintaining your emotional and mental wellbeing in the winter, look no further! Alison Waterhouse shares her 8 top tips for teachers who are looking to fight off the winter blues. Read More...
Breaking the Cycle: Practical Strategies for Parents to Address Anxiety and School Avoidance Posted on 3 January 2025 by Michael Vallejo, LCSW - Child and Family Therapist in Wellbeing Schools are a brilliant place for learning but there can be some anxiety around education, tests and the school setting. Here are some practical strategies for parents to address anxiety and school avoidance. Read More...
Book Review - The Teacher Gap Posted on 29 September 2024 by Nikita Ponnappah and edited by Ashleigh Kent-Teach in Schools | Wellbeing It was fascinating to find out how real-life teachers actually felt about the profession and what the key triggers were for wanting to leave long-term. The recruitment process to replace a good quality teacher is expensive, time consuming and disruptive for the pupils therefore it’s really important to understand where school leaders may be going wrong. Read More...
Discover the Best Places to Cycle in Kent: Join the Ride for Cycle-to-School Week! Posted on 22 September 2024 by Admin in General | Wellbeing As Cycle-to-School Week rolls in, it is time to dust off your bikes and get ready for a fantastic week! Read More...
Top Tips for Staff Wellbeing Posted on 13 September 2024 by Alison Waterhouse, Circles for Learning in Schools | Wellbeing Start the school year by considering how you can support positive wellbeing in your school. Positive wellbeing is when individuals have the psychological, physical or social skills to manage the challenges being asked. Read our latest article for practical tips for schools can support positive wellbeing for their staff. Read More...
How Flexible Working Can Benefit Your School Posted on 4 September 2024 by Ashleigh Kent-Teach in Career | General | Schools | Wellbeing Flexible working is one way to support your staff in feeling valued and retaining fantastic teaching staff. Learn more about what you are entitled to and how you can begin implementing flexible working in your school. Read More...
10 Places in Kent for a Peaceful Escape Posted on 11 August 2024 by Sumedh Bhosale in Wellbeing For teaching staff, the summer holidays are ideal for relaxing, recovering and recharging your batteries. Read More...
Top 11 Relaxing Activities to Enjoy in Kent This Summer Posted on 26 July 2024 by Admin in Wellbeing In case you didn’t know, the school summer holidays are not just for children to unwind, relax, and Read More...
12 Perfect Picnic Spots in Kent Posted on 26 July 2024 by Ashleigh Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing Kent is known as the Garden of England and as the weather begins to improve, why not look at going for a picnic in our picturesque countryside. Read More...