For example, in a group project, each member may have his or her own ideas about how to accomplish the task. What we should do is to have a full discussion so that each member can express his or her ideas instead of dismissing each other. Through this process, the group can reach an...
In recent years there has been a greater focus on wellbeing in schools, yet efforts are mainly focused on improving students’ wellbeing—school staff are usually overlooked. The concept of positive education emerged shortly after positive psychology was founded as schools became increasingly aware of...
Our life-histories happily demonstrated how an increased Sense of Relatedness could influence a child’s trajectory in directions promising wellbeing. The life-histories indicated the importance of friendships, especially for children with a low Sense of Competence. However, this appeared to be an inc...
Our recent event for MAT leaders featured two panel debates as well as a keynote from Ofsted. Read on to discover the key themes and ideas for change. 18 Nov 24 Read more about 'Tes: Trusts in Education – SEND in focus ' Why staff surveys are a win for improving wellbeing Your...
Well-being has been touted for many years as a critical factor in achieving positive outcomes for students in schools across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and globally. Despite extensive reporting of student well-being concerns, further research is ne
In-depth resource with great tips, tools and exercisesEmployee Assistance Programme EAP offers free confidential support, including counselling, for members and their staff.Depression NZ This website is full of ideas and stories to help people with depression and anxiety get to a better place.A...
t work in silos as private practitioners keeping everything bottled up. If you have something to get off your chest then do it by having a good old natter with a few trusted colleagues and feel better for it. Decompression in the staffroom is important but choose who you let it all out...
For educators,schools are considering what can be automated or relinquished from staff workloads, and how staff can be empowered to shape practices and policies. In 2024, my school worked with staff to create flexible working guidelines, enabling flexible working where possible, based on role and ...
several grassroots movements have emerged with the aim of introducing initiatives to improve student wellbeing through curricula that promote self-care and reflection. For example,Mindfulness in Schools(www.mindfulnessinschools.org),Anna FreudSchools in Mind (www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/ ) ...
The second researcher, an experienced Primary school educator and school leader, is responsible for teacher training in higher education. Both researchers’ backgrounds pre-disposed them to particular ‘readings’ of children’s accounts. The authors remained alert to how their pre-conceived ideas ...