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04-05-2022

Music Bridges the Generational Divide

To celebrate Global Intergenerational Week, Percussion Plays highlighted all the ways intergenerational music-making can enable inclusive play and bring both young and older people together.

by Jody Ashfield

04-05-2022

Reducing Teacher Burnout Tips

Thomas knows burnout needs to be spoken about. He witnessed his mentor burnout in his NQT year. In this blog, he highlights warning signs to look out for and ideas to help.

by Thomas Blakemore

27-04-2022

Wombling around Whitehall

After a number of years working in the civil service (including being in a meeting with his former Head of Sixth Form who had said he was unlikely to attend university), Allen was finally accepted onto a PGCE course.

by Allen Tsui

27-04-2022

Pop in on Peers

Here is the latest 'Mental Health Minute' by Rusty May. Sharing time with colleagues is a great way to reduce stress and increase connection.

by Rusty May

27-04-2022

Flip the Focus: from school ready to child ready

An online survey reported that half of reception children were not ready for school. Jayne Carter helps us understand the report and shares what her trust are doing to support their students.

by Jayne Carter

26-04-2022

The Compelling Benefits of Peer Massage in School

A science-based initiative to mitigate children's long-term stress, decrease bullying and teach respect and consent. Gemma shares what she learned about peer massage.

by Gemma Clark

26-04-2022

Student substance misuse and early intervention as a preventative measure

With two high-profile stories concerning drugs and alcohol in schools, never has it been more important to raise awareness of what can be done to help identify and prevent drug and alcohol to protect students.

by Cansford Laboratories

25-04-2022

You Can Call Me…

After struggling at school, Allen left shortly after beginning his A-Levels. Here, he documents how his unconventional journey into teaching began.

by Allen Tsui

25-04-2022

Setting Boundaries to Stay Sane

Saying 'no' can be difficult but you do need to say it at times. Cate reflects on what she wished she had known when she first began teaching.

by Cate Knight

06-04-2022

Can Technology Drive Parental Engagement?

Educators know that if parents and carers are engaged in their child's education, their learning will be more effective. Al Kingsley highlights EdTech's role.

by Al Kingsley

06-04-2022

School Holiday Teacher Tips

Today may be your last day before the holidays! Horray! In this blog, Thomas Blakemore details why he doesn't feel guilty switching off.

by Thomas Blakemore

04-04-2022

Preparing for Ofsted in your Department

Preparing for Ofsted can at first seem daunting, but this is an opportunity to showcase the amazing things that you and your department have achieved.

by Daniel Robertson

30-03-2022

The Imposter and Me

Imposter Syndrome- It can be so easy to doubt yourself and think you're not good enough. Cate Knight documents her struggles and how some people have used that to their advantage.

by Cate Knight

30-03-2022

Six Boys to one Girl in many areas of Computing Education

A report commissioned by BCS’ School Curriculum and Assessment Committee (SCAC), of which Professor Dame Muffy Calder is the chair, found that boys outnumber girls in computer science classes.

by Muffy Calder

30-03-2022

It Takes a Village: supporting children who have experienced trauma

Trauma- Dr Poppy Gibson and Amber Bale offer an introduction to helping recognise and support children who have experienced trauma.

by Poppy Gibson

28-03-2022

Music with no Boundaries

To celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, Percussion Play is highlighting the benefits of outdoor music for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

by Jody Ashfield

22-03-2022

BETT 2022: A Window to the World– Inspiring Teachers and Learners

As Bett 2022 approaches, primary school teacher Dale Lawson previews his session on digital learning technologies with Discovery Education.

by Dale Lawson

16-03-2022

Women at Work

'As another International Women’s Day passes, I am reminded of the sheer tenacity, strength and determination of the women I know'

by Cate Knight

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The Compelling Benefits of Peer Massage in School

Student substance misuse and early intervention as a preventative measure

You Can Call Me…

Setting Boundaries to Stay Sane

Can Technology Drive Parental Engagement?

School Holiday Teacher Tips

Preparing for Ofsted in your Department

The Imposter and Me

Six Boys to one Girl in many areas of Computing Education

It Takes a Village: supporting children who have experienced trauma

Music with no Boundaries

BETT 2022: A Window to the World– Inspiring Teachers and Learners

Women at Work

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Music Bridges the Generational Divide

Reducing Teacher Burnout Tips

Wombling around Whitehall

Pop in on Peers

Flip the Focus: from school ready to child ready

The Compelling Benefits of Peer Massage in School

Student substance misuse and early intervention as a preventative measure

You Can Call Me…

Setting Boundaries to Stay Sane

Can Technology Drive Parental Engagement?

School Holiday Teacher Tips

Preparing for Ofsted in your Department

The Imposter and Me

Six Boys to one Girl in many areas of Computing Education

It Takes a Village: supporting children who have experienced trauma

Music with no Boundaries

BETT 2022: A Window to the World– Inspiring Teachers and Learners

Women at Work

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