Five ideas to support good mental health in your school 15 March 2017 What are the 12 reasons why more young people are suffering from poor mental health, and what are five things schools might do about this? John Tomsett, a headteacher and author of a new book on the issue, advises 1 comment
Anxiety: When to worry and what to do 15 March 2017 Many students seem to be struggling with anxiety. Dr Pooky Knightsmith discusses how to recognise which students need support and what you can most helpfully do
A whole-school behaviour strategy 8 March 2017 In a bid to tackle challenging behaviour and support students at risk of exclusion, school leader Louise Vereen introduced a key worker support scheme...
Looked-after students and Attachment Disorder 8 March 2017 Looked-after students continue to struggle in our education system. Inclusion expert Daniel Sobel looks at why this is, including a focus on Attachment Theory and how we might reduce the high number of exclusions for this cohort 1 comment
Safeguarding and the law 1 February 2017 From radicalisation to female genital mutilation – are your staff up-to-date on their safeguarding duties and will they know what to do if they suspect abuse? Safeguarding specialist Sam Preston offers her advice
Mental health: Asking the right questions... 1 February 2017 Tackling mental health problems does not have to mean expensive new products or interventions. Perhaps we just need to ask more questions, says Dr Pooky Knightsmith
Teen anxiety: Getting back control 1 February 2017 With recent research suggesting that many teens don’t feel in control of their lives, Karen Sullivan continues her discussion on what role schools can play to reverse this trend
Protecting your teaching voice 25 January 2017 Teaching is a profession that relies heavily on your voice – but do you look after it? John Dabell looks at the risks and explains some simple voice care techniques
Creating male role-models 25 January 2017 For many pupils, having a positive male role-model in their lives can make a big difference to outcomes. Kim Jones suggests hosting workshops to give your fathers a chance to engage with their children and the school community
Generation no hope? Tackling students' anxiety 18 January 2017 From Brexit to Trump and the economy to school life, research suggests young people are under pressure and anxious about the future. Karen Sullivan asks how we can help them
SRE: Meeting students’ needs 11 January 2017 Young people know what they want from sex and relationships education – and that’s a good place to start, explains the Sex Education Forum’s Lisa Hallgarten
Wellbeing: Make a moment’s difference 4 January 2017 We can change a child’s course without even knowing – and it might only take a moment, says Dr Pooky Knightsmith
Four steps to combatting online abuse from parents 4 January 2017 New research highlights the battle schools face against offensive online comments from parents. Amy Cook outlines four ways schools might address this issue
Advice and guidance for NQTs – free download 6 December 2016 SecEd has published its latest NQT Special Edition, which is now available to download as a free eight-page pdf featuring a wealth of best practice advice and guidance, practical tips, and wellbeing support for new teachers across the UK.
Guide To: Financial Education in the Curriculum 1 December 2016 SecEd’s latest Guide To offers practical advice and best practice to help schools embed financial education across the curriculum – and it is available free to download.
Case study: Supporting Roma students 30 November 2016 Firth Park Academy has seen a notable increase in the number of Roma pupils during the past five years, sparking concerted efforts to engage with and motivate this cohort of children. Ian Comfort explains
PSHE: Feeling good – saying no! 30 November 2016 Rounding off her series on abuse in teen relationships, Karen Sullivan looks at what we can do to empower students to spot the warning signs and to have the confidence to say ‘no’
NQT Special Edition: You are not alone! 23 November 2016 Most NQTs will have doubts and stresses as they face the challenge of their first year in teaching. Julian Stanley offers some reassurance and some tips to help you survive
Pornography and young people: A reality check 23 November 2016 A pragmatic approach to pornography can help to prepare children and young people for better relationships, says the Sex Education Forum’s Lisa Hallgarten. She reassures PSHE teachers and signposts us to some useful resources
NQT Special Edition: Learning from a difficult lesson 23 November 2016 Lessons may not always go to plan, but young teachers can and should learn from these experiences, explains Kathy Oxtoby
NQT Special Edition: Handling the stress 23 November 2016 It is no secret that teaching is a stressful profession and learning to handle the pressure will be key to a successful and long career at the chalkface. Dr Stephanie Thornton offers some advice
Anti-bullying work: Effective policy and practice 16 November 2016 To mark Anti-Bullying Week, we asked NSPCC chief Peter Wanless to advise schools on what an effective anti-bullying policy and approach should look like
PSHE: No more violence 16 November 2016 Continuing her focus on relationship violence, Karen Sullivan looks at how we can begin to tackle these issues in the PSHE classroom and offers some ideas and resources
Alcohol education: Advice and resources 16 November 2016 To mark Alcohol Awareness Week, the charity Drinkaware has provided resources to help schools tackle the dangers of alcohol during PSHE sessions. Expert Lesley de Meza offers some advice
Extra-curricular activities: Just for fun? 16 November 2016 Has our culture of academic achievement at all costs begun to infect even the extra-curricular and hobby pursuits of our young people? Dr Pooky Knightsmith underlines the importance of doing things ‘just for fun’
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