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On Thursday 19th November Dr. Dan Seigel, author of New York Times bestseller The Whole Brain Child and the 2004 Parenting from the Inside Out will be coming (via zoom!) to present to our fantastic group of Designated Senior Leads for Mental Health (DSLMH). If you are a DSLMH and haven’t yet signed up to […]
The ‘BooksForTopics’ website was launched in 2015 as a means of helping primary school staff to find high-quality books that are appropriate to use in a primary school setting. It is the creation of Alison Leach, an experienced primary teacher and English lead who knows that it is not always easy to source the right books to use in the classroom amid […]
All Derby City employees can use the below log in details to access a wide range of free support through an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme). Services available range from Online Counselling, news stories/case studies, help with money management and much more. https://axabesupported.co.uk Username: derbycitycouncilPassword: supported
Bookings are now being taken for the anticipated ‘Wellbeing for Education Return’ programme. The programme is aimed primarily at the Designated Senior Lead for Mental Health (DSLMH) in each school. Please contact Jayne Hadfield to make a booking for your school:Jayne.Hadfield@derby.gov.uk Key an eye out on our Wellbeing for Education Return webpage for useful videos […]
Black History Month takes place every October. You can use this collection of resources pulled together by the BBC to explore black history, heritage, culture and achievements with your class. Below you’ll find content suitable for use with both primary and secondary school pupils. Each resource is accompanied by teacher notes to aid classroom use. […]
In partnership with TES, Beyond Black History Month will broadcast live at 7pm on Wednesday 21 October, 2020 and will last approximately 60 minutes. Hosted by CBBC Newsround presenter De’Graft Mensah, this panel discussion programme for teachers is an opportunity to discuss and share ideas and best practice around teaching black and diverse histories and experiences. How does teaching black and diverse […]
For more than 30 years the UK has celebrated Black History Month. Find out more about it and why it matters here: www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/49883230?collection=black-history-month
‘For Every Child’ is an extraordinary book published by UNICEF which features 14 of the most pertinent rights of the child, carefully chosen and retold in simple, evocative text that can be easily understood by every child. Each right has been interpreted in a stunning double-page spread by some of the world’s most acclaimed artists: […]
–With thanks to Rachel Bostwick for the great recommendation!– ‘The Nightmare Catcher’ is the story of Jay Khan, who just wants to be left ALONE. His best friend’s clueless, dad’s always working and mum is… well, not doing great. His life is a bit of a mess, but that doesn’t matter because after school he […]
Lion is off on a school trip to Jungle Land – the most exciting theme park EVER! He should be thrilled, but he cannot stop worrying and it’s ruining the trip for him. Can Miss Bird and his friends help him to relax and have fun? ‘Lion’s in a Flap’ by Sue Graves and Trevor […]