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? Read more
Sun Nov 2020 by lynnhow Toxic Schools Lynn How reflects on when things go really bad. She recalls when she had to 'bite the bullet' and admit that she needed to leave a school. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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? Read more
Thu Jun 2020 by lynnhow 8 Worry Busting Tips To Support Childhood Anxiety It can be hard to see our children struggle and to have worries but what can we do? Lynn How from Positive Young Minds describes how she always tries to talk through her children's worries no matter how small they seem. Read more
Fri Apr 2020 by sueatkins Sue Atkins' Top 10 Tips to Handle Worry Sue Atkins knows how important a positive mental attitude is right now so she shares her top 10 tips for anxiety. These are methods, not just for now but tactics we can keep with us at all times. Read more