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Recommended charities and organisations
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MTPT
(Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher Project)
A charity dedicated to supporting Teachers who want to become parents and schools who want to make their workplace family friendly.
"We believe that parents are entitled to make decisions that support their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their families. Wellbeing means different things for different people: for some, this means maintaining a sense of that “teacher” identity during the “break” of parental leave."
THE SLEEP CHARITY
"...one of the leading, independent expert voices on sleep issues in the UK and we are here to help everyone get a better night’s sleep. Whether it’s advice, education or support for children, teenagers, adults, workplaces or professionals, we are on hand with expert knowledge, resources and accredited training."
They even have a children’s sleep eBook, in partnership with Dunelm, for parents and carers as part of their Tired of Being Alone’ campaign.
BOLD VOICES
The place to go for Sex Ed and developing your child's understanding of healthy relationships. Whether you are a confused teacher or worried parent Bold Voices can help.
Listen to Founder Natasha Eeles chat to Sophie on the podcast.
THINK U KNOW
If you are lost about how to manage your child's online safety or not sure about how to keep your children safe online then Thinkuknow is the place to go.
TEACHAPPY
Teachappy is founded by Adrian Bethune who has been teaching happiness and wellbeing to primary school children and teachers since 2010.
Here you will find training, resources and informative articles.
Listen to Founder, Adrian Bethune chat Fatherhood and Mental Health on our podcast.
CLUB SODA
A favourite of Sophie's, Club Soda offer non-judgemental support to those who want to reflect upon and change their drinking habits.
Take a look at the courses they offer, join their community and keep an eye on amazing alcohol free events!
Listen to Co-Founder, Dru Jaeger chat to Sophie on the podcast.
EDUCATION SUPPORT
"Supporting teacher and education staff wellbeing for 145 years"
Education Support can offer immediate help to educators on their helpline
08000 562 561.
They also offer a grant service where they can help you manage your finances and offer emotional and practical support to help you thrive at work.
OXFORD MINDFULNESS FOUNDATION
This foundation offer some amazing courses if you want to learn mindfulness. "They will guide you all the way from introducing mindfulness through to mindfulness becoming a part of everyday life."
They also offer some excellent teacher training if you want to teach mindfulness too.
Listen to Teacher and Trainer at the OMC, Claire Kelly, chat to Sophie on the podcast.
RESOLVE TO PLAY
Providing opportunities for children to play is a vital part of our role as parents and teachers to facilitate and develop a child's mindful learning journey.
Resolve to Play provides lots and lots of interesting ways to support your child's development and learning, through play, from babies to school starters.
YOGA WITH KAURICE
A 200-Hour Yoga teacher, who has undertaken training modules on how to teach Yoga and mindfulness to children.
MINDWELL EDUCATION
"MindWell Education offers a global network of best practices and evidence-based approaches to social and emotional learning and mindfulness. Our team brings a strong background in and commitment to teaching, counseling, coaching, and caregiving through mindfulness-based practices."
Listen to Co-Founder, Kevin Hawkins share his expertise on Mindfulness in schools on our podcast.
THE HERBTENDER
"Designed to help you adapt to a changing world, The Herbtender offers a range of sustainable wellness supplements. A simple and natural way to help you adapt to the stresses of modern living, enabling you to live a healthier, calmer and more focussed life."
Listen to Co-Founder, Cata Borquez on the podcast.
ZENNIC WELLBEING
"Zennic Wellbeing is a preventative collection of workshops, staff training and support for children, teachers and parents/guardians in wellbeing."
Listen to Founder, Nicola Owen on the Mindfulness for learning podcast.
NATURE KNOW
"We offer a range of immersive nature connection experiences to help educators and children connect to nature for wellbeing."
Listen to Founder, Mary Bell on the Mindfulness for learning podcast.