The professional benefits of positive thinking

Finding ways to share positive thinking with your colleagues in school can make a huge difference to both their sense of community and their work ethic, as John Bennett explains

19 Apr 2013

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Using mindfulness effectively in schools

Mindfulness means being aware and awake to the present moment. In some schools, the practice is part of the daily routine to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and help them focus. Dr Trisha Waters describes how it works

26 Mar 2013

Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub

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Government guidance on dealing with 'legal highs'

How should policy address the constant release of new products onto the drug market?

27 Feb 2013

Leadership & Governance Hub

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Supporting children on medication for emotional and behavioural difficulties

There seems to be an increase in the use of medication for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Elizabeth Holmes considers the implications for schools

25 Feb 2013

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Are you an emotionally literate leader?

Lisa Pedersen reviews the emotional intelligence characteristics of a good leader and the benefits those characteristics can bring to a school

22 Feb 2013

Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub

Spotting and supporting pupils with eating disorders

Over half the patients admitted to hospital for eating disorders in 2011–12 were aged 10–19. Suzanne O’Connell considers what schools should be aware of, and suggests what they can do to help pupils with eating disorders

21 Feb 2013

Safeguarding Hub

Bridging the divide: avoiding a ‘them-and-us’ culture between teaching and support staff

Lack of understanding, resentment, or isolation between your team and the teaching staff, if left unchecked, can do much damage. Nickii Messer reveals action to take to build a collegial culture across your school and help ensure all are working as one

12 Feb 2013

School Business Management Hub

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Coping with shortfalls in provision for vulnerable students

The number of young people subject to a child protection plan has increased. We hear reports of more self-harm and mental disorders. Now we can expect poverty to rise too. Suzanne O’Connell looks at how our schools are coping

28 Jan 2013

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Suggestions for boosting low morale that may be affecting your school

David Gordon looks at a survey that warns of plummeting morale among teachers, and considers what school leaders can do to improve the situation

25 Jan 2013

Leadership & Governance Hub

Stress and the school business manager

Lindsey Lester examines how SBMs can avoid stress in the workplace, with tips on her own techniques and advice from the HSE

16 Jan 2013

School Business Management Hub

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The professional benefits of positive thinking

Using mindfulness effectively in schools

Government guidance on dealing with 'legal highs'

Supporting children on medication for emotional and behavioural difficulties

Are you an emotionally literate leader?

Spotting and supporting pupils with eating disorders

Bridging the divide: avoiding a ‘them-and-us’ culture between teaching and support staff

Coping with shortfalls in provision for vulnerable students

Suggestions for boosting low morale that may be affecting your school

Stress and the school business manager

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