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Resilience Video Series: Self-Regulation

The fourth video in iSpace Wellbeing's video series looking at, and learning about resilience. This week we look at Self-Regulation.

by Paula Talman

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What’s Next for Welsh Primary Schools?

Melanie Moore from Cornerstones analyses the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill for 2021. She looks into what schools have to do and whether it will help with workload and wellbeing.

by Melanie Moore

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At the Heart of it

School is back, new routines are being figured out, but what has changed? Cate Knight reflects on how time and wellbeing are still major triggers for teachers.

by Cate Davies

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Resilience Video Series: Strengthening Positivity

The next video in iSpace Wellbeing's video series looking at, and learning about resilience. This week we look at strengthening positivity.

by Paula Talman

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NewsWise- supporting wellbeing on the return to school

Award-winning programme boosts primary pupils’ news literacy and creates good news project to support wellbeing on return to school.

by Rhiannon Challenger

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10 De-Escalation Techniques

With social distancing, some schools have adopted a zero tolerance policy on behaviour. Lynn How has some really helpful ways to de-escalate situations before things get too far.

by Lynn How

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What makes a positive learning environment?

Regular blogger, Liz from Grow Your Mindset, asks 'What Makes a Positive Mindset' and draws upon her years of teaching experience to talk us through the meaning and shares 10 strategies for achieving a positive learning environment

by Liz Cronshaw

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‘Charlie & the C Monsters'

Together! 2012 CIC has produced ‘Charlie & the C Monsters’ to help to communicate more effectively about Coronavirus across language, literacy and impairment barriers.

by Together! 2012 CIC

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Resilience Video Series: Self Efficacy

The second video in iSpace Wellbeing's video series on resilience. This week we look at self efficacy.

by Paula Talman

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Resilience Video Series: Self Awareness

Resilience or 'bounce-back-ability' is definitely needed right now. As children begin to return to school, iSpace Wellbeing has created a video series to help with resilience.

by Paula Talman

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We Speak Two Languages in English Lessons- ‘Body and English’

English isn’t the only language used in the English class, and reminding ourselves of this can help develop literacy skills to the next level. Maintaining motivation and managing behaviour during uncertain times can be an additional stressor for teachers and students - Orla Carlin.

by Orla Carlin

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Wellbeing Curriculum Launched Nationwide

A new Wellbeing Curriculum has been launched nationwide to help schools meet Government requirements for PHSE and provide the tools to talk about wellbeing.

by Rhiannon Challenger

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The Prepared Environment

Nadine has been preparing for September. She's adapted over the years and now has a tested method on how she sets her classroom up. She shares how and why her class has a particular order and ethos.

by Nadine Finlay

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The Unknown

Cate Knight asks us how willing we are to allow ourselves to grow and learn as we enter a new 'normal' in our classrooms following the pandemic.

by Cate Davies

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My First Year as a Teacher

Last October, Emily McCabe had just secured her first NQT position after 'months of uncertainty, disappointment and growing anxiety'. Now, she looks back at her first year and offers encouragement to NQTs without a job yet.

by Emily McCabe

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Teaching Maths for Mastery

Mr John Bee shares how you can implement it in your school. He explains the benefits of teaching for mastery and how to incorporate it throughout your school.

by John Bee

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Being an NQT Mentor

Have you got a new role as NQT mentor this year? Mr T's NQT Support shares his top 12 tips to help you support your NQTs.

by Mr T of Mr T's NQT/ECT support

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A problem will get heavier when the only person carrying it is you!

We are all on a personal journey and each is full of challenges bringing with it many ups and downs for our wellbeing. But what is it that gets us through, lessens the G force and eases the ride? Paula Talman explains...

by Paula Talman

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