Tag: mental health
Becoming a therapeutic school
Peter Nelmes on how his school became more effective at identifying and meeting children's needs.
We never set out with the intention of becoming a...
School anxiety
There is still a long way to go to ensure that mental health is fully supported in schools, writes Julie Whitington.
Working in a primary...
School exclusion and its implications
The disproportionate exclusion of pupils with SEND is unacceptable, write Qaisar Sheikh and Richard Oldershaw.
According to recent DfE figures, pupils with SEND account for...
The great outdoors
The textures, smells, colours, and sounds of the outdoors are all there, waiting to be explored, write Suzi Hoskins and Claire Abercrombie.
If you're considering...
Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom
The updated guide to teaching happiness and positive mental health
Adrian Bethune is a part-time primary teacher, Deputy Chair of the Well Schools strategic board...
Autism and masking
Alison Eason says autistic pupils shouldn't need to hide their unique selves.
It's just before lunchtime and the children are looking forward to friends, food...
Square Pegs: Inclusivity, Compassion and Fitting In, A Guide For Schools
Fran Morgan founded Square Peg in 2019, following her own daughter’s struggles in the education system. She was joined by Ellie Costello in 2020,...
Take the lead
It's not just dog-walking. Animals really can be your best friend, according to Chris Kent.
Dogs can be a powerful tool for engagement, reintroduction to...
Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety:
Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks
Dr Drew Ramsey is a psychiatrist and specialist in the use of nutritional interventions for...
The educational & therapeutic impact of a school farm
Nightingale Community Academy is a rural haven in Wandsworth. Andre Bailey reports.
Students join us with very different levels of prior education. Many have experienced...