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Catch up with the latest happenings from School Impact Awards and the education world.

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2 February 2023

Helping pupils manage change

Children can experience all kinds of changes in their lives. Joanna Feast advises how to support children through change to make a difference in their experiences and highlight opportunities.
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26 January 2023

Helping children avoid the social media vortex

Love it or hate it, social media is entrenched in young people's lives. Zarina Connolly offers some top tips to help children navigate social media and fortify their digital resilience.
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19 January 2023

Muddy play and why it is worth getting messy

At this time of year, when the temperature drops and the rain keeps pouring, it’s good to find other ways to enjoy the inevitable mud. Follow our tips to make muddy play a valuable learning opportunity for your pupils.
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12 January 2023

Banish the January blues…

Amid the dreary midwinter weather, post-Christmas comedowns, eking out finances until the next payday, failed or unrealistic resolutions and low motivation, no wonder so many people hit the doldrums in January. Here are eight tips to turn that around.
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8 December 2022

Top tips for outdoor learning this winter

Whether you lament it or embrace it, winter has arrived! However, that's no reason to restrict your teaching to the indoors... Sarah Seaman (aka The Muddy Puddle Teacher) offers some creative tips for outdoor learning during the chilly months.
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1 December 2022

Staff wellbeing: More than coffee and cakes

Treats may be comforting, but raising and maintaining staff morale needs strategy and commitment. According to the Teacher Wellbeing Index, three-quarters of teachers experience poor mental health with excessive workload and a work–life imbalance being cited as the key drivers. Mike Crossley digs deeper...
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24 November 2022

Branch out with Tree Dressing Day for your outdoor learning

Stuck for ideas to engage children with outdoor winter activities? Get your class involved in joining many thousands of people across the UK to celebrate the value trees have in the environment. Based on many old customs around the world, Tree Dressing Day is an immersive way of appreciating nature.
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14 November 2022

Anti-Bullying Week 2022: How the Pupil Wellbeing Award can help schools tackle bullying

Combatting bullying requires a whole-school approach. Mark Jennett offers 12 tips to address bullying in schools and empower teachers, pupils and families.
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10 November 2022

Teaching needs over wants: Building financial resilience from tots to teenagers

Teaching children financial literacy from an early age equips them to navigate today's increasingly cashless society. Learning how to budget, when to spend and when to save are fundamental life skills. Zarina Connolly explains the role of financial education in building pupil resilience.
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2 November 2022

Stress in teaching: What it is and what you can do about it

Stress is part of the human experience but excessive stress can worsen existing mental health issues or lead to new ones. On National Stress Awareness Day (2 November), Steve Waters reflects on our experience of stress and what we can do about it.
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