Tue Mar 2023 by michellemackay-vpagmail-com
Tag: Exam Anxiety
Tue Feb 2023 by harrietyoung
How does switching off help teens during exam season?
This blog helps parents and teachers best support their young people in exam season.
Wed Nov 2020 by johnbardinelli
Why We Should Stop Worrying about Exams
Last year's exams were cancelled and already, Wales has cancelled exams for 2021. With this in mind, John from Universal Owl argues, do we need them at all?
Tue Sep 2020 by lynnhow
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.
Fri Jul 2020 by lynnhow
Social and Emotional Support for School Refusers
Lynn How has some really useful ideas to help kids return to school and help them feel safe and comfortable enough to want to stay there.
Wed Jul 2020 by lynnhow
The Seeds Of Change
Exam pressure has escalated over the last few years. Most in education agree that we were in a 'mental health crisis' before Lockdown. Now that exams are cancelled for this year, Lynn How asks, is this not the time to change things?
Thu Apr 2020 by hannahfrances
Teaching in Lockdown – what have I learnt?
Schools shutting came with little warning. The last few weeks were a frantic battle to sort as much as possible. Fast forward a few weeks and teachers are trying to teach and support their students from home. Hannah has found it hard, lonely and a lot. Will things change after COVID-19?
Thu Nov 2019 by lyndataverner
Fighting Talk!
Teachers To Get Mental Health Training. This is a good start but it falls short of bringing about purposeful change. Sending teachers on 1-2 day training courses, stinks of a tick box exercise.
Wed Aug 2019 by janniferwyman