Staff at Newstead Wood School have co-constructed a SEAL programme, focusing on peer learning. Arlette Meader describes how the initiative is helping students to develop the skills to face academic and emotional challenges
Packed full of innovative and practical ideas for the classroom and curriculum, the Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub helps you to achieve or maintain outstanding teaching and learning across the school – plus supplying you with guidance and support for wellbeing and behaviour.
It’s not surprising that children’s wellbeing has an effect on their academic achievement. Dr Leslie Morrison Gutman explains which dimensions are particularly influential at different ages
The government's 'Consultation on PSHE Education: Summary Report' has been published, confirming that PSHE will not become statutory. Suzanne O'Connell explains what decisions have been made and their implications for schools
Community College Whitstable is a large school that recognises the benefits of being small. Anna Trethewey tells us how they’ve found a way to combine the two
Becoming a rights-respecting school has had a big impact on Newton Farm Primary. Headteacher Rekha Bhakoo tells us why it has made such a difference to pupils’ behaviour, learning and self-esteem
Getting to Grips with Promoting Pupils’ SMSC Development is an essential eBook guide aimed to show you how to plan and implement a whole-school approach to SMSC, including your audit of current provision and ideas for monitoring and evaluating progress.
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
The bid for sex and relationships education becoming statutory is growing in momentum. Could we be about to see its formal recognition as a key component of the National Curriculum?
Depression is a mental difficulty we associate more with adults than children and young people. However, it is on the rise in our classrooms too. Elizabeth Holmes finds out how schools can help