Top results

Mental health/wellbeing (teacher & pupil)

Cartoon of adult and child talking

ELSA support – Information for schools and parents Emotional Literacy Support Assistants can help children understand what is driving negative behaviour and to explore their emotions...

Cartoon of woman dresses as superhero flying through the sky

Self-determination theory – What it is and how to use it Some small tweaks to our practice can be the key to better learning, motivation and long-term happiness...

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 – What, when & best resources Mental Health Awareness Week is almost here and we've got some great resources that will help your students to thrive...

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 – Classroom resources and activities Tackle some serious issues and open a dialogue about mental health in your classroom with these resources...

Three women cheerleading for Autism Awareness Week

Autism Acceptance Month – Best 2025 ideas and teaching resources Take part in Autism Acceptance Month at your school and raise money for a great cause...

Anxious boy in school uniform biting nails, representing EBSA

EBSA – What to do when pupils are avoiding school What is EBSA, what causes it and how best can schools deal with it? Join us as we explore this important topic...

Happy girl in EYFS, representing personal, social and emotional development

Personal, social and emotional development – 13 EYFS ideas Kathy Brodie explains what personal, social, and emotional development is, why it is important in early childhood education, and how you can promote it in practice...

Cartoon illustration of figure holding up shield to protect himself from a volley of arrows, representing safeguarding in schools

Safeguarding in schools – Key principles every educator should know What areas of safeguarding do you need to prioritise and what resources are there to help? Join us as we explore this vital issue...

Children in a circle looking happy during Anti Bulllying Week

Anti Bullying Week – Best ideas, activities & resources for 2025 Get involved with Anti Bullying Week in your school with this collection of excellent resources for primary and secondary...

Quiet children getting on with work in school

Quiet children – How to unlock their hidden potential Some pupils demand more teacher time than others, but we should make sure to celebrate the quiet children in our classrooms too...

Illustration showing young boy standing in front of giant laptop to convey impact of screen time on youth mental health

Student mental health – Why teens struggle with their social development, and what the solution might be Alex Standish ponders whether schools might need a reset if they’re to accommodate the needs of what some have dubbed the ‘Anxious Generation’...

School shirt and blazer hanging up, representing non uniform day

Non-uniform day – Why we don’t do them at our school Jason Bridges makes the case for why non-uniform days shouldn’t be the ‘go-to’ solution for schools when it comes to charity fundraising events…

Photo of a fatigued-looking besuited male teacher yawning, with an assortment of Post-it notes stuck to his torso

Teacher workload – How to reduce it and why it matters For teachers, it's sometimes the 'stuff’ that doesn’t directly concern classroom teaching that saps mental and physical energy. What can be done about it?

Gen Z mental health – It’s not a lack of ‘resilience’ we need to fix Rather than extol the merits of ‘resilience’ to young people, let's change our expectations, economics and environment for the better, says Natasha Devon...

Cover of The Dress in the Wiindow, a book about overcoming gender stereotypes

Gender stereotypes – The Dress in the Window Robert Tregoning reflects on a childhood tinged with shame, but hopes his joyful story of gender expression will give solace to today’s young readers...

Two hands cradling green smiley emoji, representing wellbeing in schools

Wellbeing in schools – What is it and how can we support it? We need to think more deeply about we actually mean by ‘wellbeing’ and what schools can do to support it, suggests Barry Mansfield

Photo of tired-looking woman, representing teacher retention

Teacher retention – What keeps us hanging on in there? The headlines may talk of a teacher exodus, but many remain and are working harder than ever, writes Jenny Hampton – so what keeps them going?

Girl on swing, representing neurodiverse children

Neurodiverse children – Behaviour management strategies for teachers A one-size-fits-all approach to behaviour management can hit struggling students hardest...

Illustration of bubble bath, representing staff wellbeing

Staff wellbeing – What really works? Never mind throwaway tick-box exercises; true teacher wellbeing means changing some fundamental processes in school and beyond

photo of an orchestra conductor with eyes closed and baton raised

Classroom environments – Shape your learning space like a conductor If we want to see genuine engagement and learning taking place in the classroom, let’s start by reshaping the space itself, says Ed Carlin…

stylised illustration of several white origami boats following a single red origami boat

Leadership – How to support junior colleagues amid choppy waters Neil Jurd OBE offers his thoughts on how school leaders can remain calm and empathetic towards their junior colleagues when under intense pressure

Neurodiversity in schools – A letter to my ND colleagues Openly discussing neurodiversity in schools may be difficult, but it opens the door to true inclusivity for colleagues and children

Activities to teach kindness – 6 ideas Bring out your inner Miss Honey and get your welcome face on for these activities to teach kindness...

Adoption in education – 10 ways to help children feel welcome Never mind heartstring-pulling Christmas adverts, making adopted children feel comfortable can be more complicated than we first thought...

Photograph of a distant building taken through a tree's hanging branches

Outdoor learning – What schools can do with the facilities they already have Rebecca Leek explores what schools can do to lend an outdoor dimension to students’ learning without the need for any costly procurement or site redevelopment

Thanks, you're almost there

To help us show you teaching resources, downloads and more you’ll love, complete your profile below.

Which year groups do you work with? Select all that apply

What is your subject specialism? Select all that apply

At which school do you teach?