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Much attention is given to the need for school staff to manage student behaviour and anger. This resource from Education Support will cover this, but also how to deal with your own anger and that of colleagues. There is also information on what school leaders can do to support staff. https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/media/vznpnbbs/22-anger-managment.pdf
www.derbyyouthalliance.org.uk A group of 8 male students from across different secondary schools in Derby have come together to create a White Ribbon Day Campaign. White Ribbon Day is an International Day of Awareness where men and boys show their commitment to ending violence against women and girls. White Ribbon UK mark this on 25th November. This […]
This year, BBC Children in Need are calling on schools across the UK to celebrate the power of positive relationships, and the impact of these relationships in helping to support children and young people throughout the school years. Many children and young people experience some of their first positive relationships with teachers and mentors at […]
Did you know the Department for Education is offering a grant of £1,200 for eligible state-funded schools to train a senior mental health lead? Schools can now claim a 2nd grant if the trained lead has left the setting.Don’t Miss Out! Click here to claim your grant now! https://onlinecollections.des.fasst.org.uk/fastform/senior-mental-health-leads
Odd Socks Day in schools FREE Odd Socks Day 2023 resources are now available for you to take part on Monday 13th November! https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week-2023-make-noise-about-bullying/odd-socks-day/odd-socks-day-schools
Teachers, don’t miss BBC Live Romans Lesson on Monday 27 November, 11am! Grab your class and attempt to solve a mystery 2000 years in the making in this History Live Lesson for 7-11 year olds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons/the-romans-history-live-lesson-monday-27-november-2023-1100/zvcy46f https://x.com/BBC_Teach/status/1719798713466667029?s=20
Anxiety can become a vicious cycle that’s hard to break out of. In a recent survey 29% of people said work was a source of anxiety, so it’s important to keep a healthy work-life balance. Mental Health Foundation have got some useful tips: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/work-life-balance
Primary School Teachers Are you concerned about pupil wellbeing in your school? Check out this FREE ‘how to tackle pupil anxiety’ guide, which includes expert advice and tips to improve pupil wellbeing. https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-anxiety-guide?utm_source=Twitter+Ad&utm_medium=2+-+PT+carousel&utm_campaign=A+Guide+to+Tackling+Student+Anxiety&utm_id=A+Guide+to+Tackling+Student+Anxiety&twclid=2-qy4awmtwha4kjiysre2xs0p4
Stand out and show up for young people’s mental health on World Mental Health Day this 10 October 2023. Join thousands of people wearing yellow across the country to stand out and show up for young people’s mental health this #HelloYellow. #HelloYellow. Find out more
Derby City Schools Emotionally Based School Non Attendance3 day course, cohort one starting Wednesday 18th October 2023This course is for infant, junior and primary schools and develops an understanding of the impact on students who are having severe difficulties attending school, how to identify those at risk of developing difficulties and how to help them. […]