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Mental health/wellbeing (teacher & pupil)

8 ways to support secondary students through exam stress As examination season looms ever closer, Darren Sayer has some advice for keeping your Y11s calm, focused and as happy as possible, all the way to the final call of 'time's up'...

Headteachers’ Non-Negotiables are Forcing Teachers to Quit In my experience, progress in books seems to be a very low priority for some of these so-called “superheads”, says The Fake Headteacher...

How to Build Kids’ Confidence in Nursery Not everybody is an extrovert and shy children may need your help to emerge from their shells, says Sue Cowley…

Headteacher bullying staff – It happened to me for years My manager created a toxic culture in my school, but I was determined not to be pushed out...

Teaching Assistants Deserve Way More Respect in Schools The kids love them, and the teachers couldn’t cope without them – so why the heck aren’t TAs recognised as the valuable professionals they are, asks Tom Starkey...

What exactly is a ‘reasonable’ teacher workload? Read one city’s practical solution to the problem of excessive teacher workloads...

Live marking – How immediate feedback helps students learn and reduces teacher workload Practice makes perfect? Only if you're practising the right things. And instant feedback will help keep students on the right path and avoid getting smacked in the face, metaphorically speaking, says Lee Simpson...

5 ways to help students overcome stress, fears and anxieties As exam season approaches, help your pupil breaking down barriers to learning and overcome their fears

What was your worst teaching moment? …and more importantly, what did you learn from it? We asked readers to share their stories

6 ways to support students with anxiety Persistent and excessive worry can have a hugely detrimental impact on young people’s lives, learning and mental health, says John Dabell – but luckily, there are things you can do to help

Teacher stress – I was signed off because of my mental health and now teach supply Teacher JL Dutaut speaks honestly about his mental health journey and teacher burnout

How virtual learning classrooms help students with anxiety and other mental health issues succeed Mental health issues can cause a vicious cycle of missed classes, depression, low productivity and disengagement. EdTech may just have a possible solution...

Is it any Wonder that Teachers who are Obsessively Micromanaged Vote with their Feet and Leave? If we stop controlling every aspect of teachers’ professional lives then schools will inevitably improve, says Colin Tapscott...

How to Spot Signs of Self-Harm in Students Dr Asha Patel shows you the steps to take to keep young people safe

My NQT Year Nearly Broke Me Focusing on progress at all costs leads to classes being led by diminished teachers, hanging on by their fingertips

The A-Z of Surviving Your Second Year of Teaching From aiming to learn to catching enough ZZZs, Steph Caswell has some alphabetised advice for your second year in teaching

Children’s emotional safety and mental health in the classroom is just as important as physical safety Creating and cultivating a community orientated classroom environment is one of the first steps towards successful learning

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7 funny and heartwarming end-of-school-year celebration videos Sign the year off in style using these hilarious school celebration videos as inspiration...

3 movies to support mental health and wellbeing in your classroom How a talented musician, an unlikely friendship and an imaginary bunny rabbit can help your students...

Sibling rivalry – How to help children adjust to having a new sibling Becoming a brother or sister can be a trying time for young children, so parents and practitioners alike must show understanding, says Sarah Ockwell-Smith...

5 Things I Learnt After Returning To School From Maternity Leave After months as a full-time parent, Sarah Hardy thought she was ready to return to the classroom – but she was wrong. Here, she presents the 5 biggest challenges women can expect to face following maternity leave...

A Pain In The Back – Is Your Early Years Setting Bad For Your Health? There’s no escaping the need to lift, bend and get down to child-level if you’re an early years practitioner – but are you working in a way that will safeguard your spine? Lorna Taylor offers some advice...

‘The best teachers are self-confident because they have developed their competence’ Inner resilience and self-belief are as important for your teaching toolbox as subject knowledge and pedagogical expertise, says Alex Quigley – here's how to develop them...

How music therapy can get your class working in harmony Music therapy is much more than a band aid. It’s a creative outlet, a means of expression and way for children to find their voice, says Lloyd Burgess...

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Trans children – How teachers and schools can support pupils With the rapid rise in gender dysphoria referrals to the NHS among young people, it's time schools become more aware about the issues involved. Let's make a change...

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