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#KindnessMatters

NB: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ Did you know kindness can help reduce stress and improve our emotional wellbeing? Research shows that being kind has clear benefits for our mental health. Find out more about what these benefits are from the kindness matters guide https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/kindness/kindness-matters-guide?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Derby OA Inclusion Conference & Showcase

Schools are invited to attend the following conferences. Places are funded through the OA Inclusion Programme so they’re free to attend and schools are welcome to bring along several members of staff including Head Teachers, Senior Leaders, Behaviour Leads, SENCOs, Pastoral Leads, Governors, Trustees, Teachers and Teaching Assistants. OA Inclusion Conference and ShowcaseThursday 5th May, […]

Burnout: recognising the signs and protecting yourself

NB: www.educationsupport.org.uk The term burnout was originally coined in the 1970s to describe the consequences of ‘severe stress and high ideals’ among the helping professions. These are fields where many feel a high level of moral purpose, a dedication to making a difference and an urge to go above and beyond. This well-intentioned source of […]

#StressAwarenessMonth

It’s #StressAwarenessMonth and @StressMgtSoc are encouraging everyone to pick one action for their physical, mental and emotional #wellbeing every day in April. Make sure to regularly empty your stress container. Use our free resource to help: https://bit.ly/3qOxvbL https://mhfaengland.kokodigital.co.uk/frame_content.php

The fifth Wellbeing Workout session is today at 4pm!

The Wellbeing Workout is designed as a mental health ‘6-pack’. The 6 webinar programme is designed to equip you with knowledge, skills and know-how to upgrade to ‘best possible self’ more often… and it continues today at 4pm. The Wellbeing Workout is hosted live via Zoom – Today’s session features Jonathan Peach, presenting “Imposter Syndrome […]

A range of great Derby websites

Continue to provide support for the important work underway in schools to support staff, pupils and families in schools. Each of them has live resources and a rolling programme of supportive activity and training for schools. Visit them to see what’s available: