Tag: self-esteem
Step into the room
Suzanne Lofthus was a painfully shy teenager. One day, a friend took her to a Youth Theatre in Aberdeen.
I'll never forget that feeling when...
Empowering with mindfulness
Nicci Trounson on the game-changing effects of mindfulness in school. In light of the incorporation of mindfulness provision in EHCPs, educational and health organisations...
A personal sense of winning
Mike Dale on the Outstanding Achievement Awards.
The pandemic had a catastrophic impact on activity levels. This hit pupils with SEND hardest, as they already...
It’s OK to read with your ears
Lucy Rand on the joys of audiobooks. It's so much easier to follow the story.
Reading can be daunting for people with dyslexia. It can...
Martial Arts: a harmonious life and a job in fast food
Vickie Simos describes how regular martial arts changed three students’ lives for the better.
When I took up boxing and martial arts, I was looking...
Creating a culture to support SEMH needs
Donna Gale-Page, CEO of SENDEducation & Pathway2Independence and Kerryn Thomas, SENDCo of the Romsey School discuss their thoughts on “Creating a culture to support...
Family yoga
Lisa Harwood discusses the benefits of family yoga.
Introduction
Yoga in Schools is a CIC that brings yoga teachers to schools across the UK and director Charlotta...
Why punishments don’t work for children with ADHD
Imagine these scenarios:
A child, let’s call her Katy, is in a maths class but is continually turning around and talking to her friend in...
Born to Be Awesome
The author of this book works in the music and performing arts industry and is a former anorexic, volunteer worker and an enthusiastic advocate...
Building outdoor attitudes
Nick Russell examines the power of outdoor activities to inspire children and bring them together
