Self-Esteem and Its Importance to Children’s Wellbeing and Learning Posted on 15 January 2024 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychologist in Wellbeing Educational Psychologist, Alison Waterhouse, explores self-esteem and it's impact on children's wellbeing and development. Read More...
Beating the January Blues: 5 Ways to Keep Children Upbeat in School Posted on 8 January 2024 by Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The return to school after a break can be challenging, but it's essential to maintain a positive and upbeat atmosphere for children and school staff. In this blog post, we'll explore five effective ways to keep children motivated and uplifted during the winter months. Read More...
Emotions and Their Impact on Learning Posted on 20 November 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychotherapist with Circles for Learning Project in Wellbeing The learning process is completely interwoven with emotions and the ability to work with others. Therefore, emotional literacy is a vital skills for young learners to develop to ensure they maximise their learning in school. Here is how educators can support the development of emotional literacy in school. Read More...
Books to Support Emotional Literacy Posted on 7 November 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychotherapist for Kent-Teach in Career | Wellbeing The next instalment in our Children's Book Week celebration - Educational Psychotherapist shares her top books to support emotional literacy. Read More...
Developing Emotional Literacy Through Children's Literature Posted on 6 November 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychotherapist for Kent-Teach in Career | Wellbeing "As a teacher working with traumatised children I first started to understand the power of books and stories in helping children understand feelings and emotions." Read on for more insight into Educational Psychotherapist, Alison Waterhouse, and her experiences working with children and how the power of reading can change lives. This article was written to celebrate Children's Book Week and is the first article released on our week of celebrations. Read More...
6 Benefits of Forest School and Outdoor Learning Posted on 23 October 2023 by Manor House Forest School for Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Forest School is based on a Scandinavian concept of embracing the outdoors, giving children and adults a wonderful opportunity to enjoy being outdoors in nature, all year round in a safe, secure woodland environment. Forest School not only helps children to reconnect with nature but it has many other benefits. Here are 6 benefits of forest school and outdoor learning. Read More...
12 Ways to Create a Mental Health Friendly Classroom Posted on 10 October 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Circles for Learning Project in Wellbeing Schools are an ideal setting for supporting the mental health of young people. They play an important role in raising awareness, reducing stigma and supporting children and young people with mental health issues. By creating mental health friendly classrooms, we are able to support positive mental health and wellbeing before difficulties arrive and give the children and young people the skills to manage whatever life throws at them. Here are 12 ways teachers can create a mental health friendly classroom. Read More...
6 Reasons Why Being Happy at Work Boosts Productivity and Wellbeing Posted on 25 September 2023 by Becky Duncan, Kent-Teach in Career | Schools | Wellbeing In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, the concept of happiness at work might seem like a luxury. However, research has shown that fostering happiness among employees is not only beneficial for their wellbeing but also for overall productivity and organisational success. To celebrate International Week of Happiness at Work, we delve into the significance of happiness at work and explore the ways it can positively impact individuals and the school community as a whole. Read More...
5 Ways Teachers Can Support Teenagers With Their Mental Health Posted on 19 September 2023 by Becky Duncan in Wellbeing Sadly mental health concerns for young people have multiplied in recent years. As a teacher, it can be very difficult to support a young person suffering with a mental health condition or an individual living with emotional distress. Therefore, for Youth Mental Day, we have collated some helpful resources to help you support a young person with their mental health. Read More...
3 Ways Parents Can Promote Outdoor Learning in Schools Posted on 31 July 2023 by Guest Blogger for Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing Children need fresh air. The massive benefits of outdoor play are apparent at all ages, and spending enough time outside is essential for proper development in children. Read this article to discover how can you help promote outdoor learning in your child's school. Read More...