Wellbeing

Jenny Mosley is an internationally renowned education consultant. Here she explores the importance of playtimes and how to make them happier and stress-free for everyone.

Digital media is part of every student's life, but how much do they know about the technology behind it? Sue Wheeler is a former teacher, now specialising in safeguarding. Here, she outlines the psychology behind the devices.

Adrian Bethune is a writer, teacher and Healthy Body and Mind leader at a primary school in Hertfordshire. In 2012, he was awarded a ‘Happy Hero’ medal at the House of Lords for his work on developing wellbeing in schools. Here he explores the benefits of showing kindness, and how the smallest acts can make a big impact.

Since Russian forces entered Ukraine on 24 February 2022, you will no doubt have heard children in your class talking about the crisis.  

This page offers advice to help you address children's concerns plus information from reliable sources to help you to answer their questions.

Experienced child psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, Tracy Godfroy, suggests how to support students in developing emotional resilience.

Teacher and author Andy Sammons discusses the importance of looking after your mental health if you are a middle leader.