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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.
NATURE FLOW
Pamila and Neelam deliver workshops and local classes. They can also be found at festivals such as Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival.
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.
THIS IS NAVE
Nave offer advice and support for women's health.
"We promote “Real talk on women’s health” because there is freedom in knowledge. Nave is ultimately a destination for you to feel good – or at the very least OK – about these monumental changes you’re facing."
YOUNG MINDS
Young Minds offer mental health support, training and resources to young people, their families and schools.
The Parent A-Z guide to support is particularly helpful, giving detail on many mental health conditions including anxiety.
PREGNANT THEN SCREWED
"Pregnant Then Screwed is the leading charity working to end the motherhood penalty.
We campaign on the issues that impact pregnant women and working mums, offering free advice while working for meaningful change."
PLACE2BE
Place2Be offer support, therapy and further services to young people, families and schools.
They also offer training to those who want to become child counsellors.
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.
ANNA FREUD
"We’re transforming mental health by working with infants, children, young people and their families, their communities and professionals to deliver timely evidence-based support for all."
MIND
"We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect."
Mind info line: 0300 123 3393
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.
MISP
If you want to introduce mindfulness to your school then this is the place to go.
Sophie did her 8 week mindfulness course here and they offer courses for teachers of all different ages.
ACTION FOR HAPPINESS
Action for Happiness is a huge community that holds informative events, provides resources and connects thousands of people all across the world.
Take a look at what events could develop your ability to effectively look after your own mental health and wellbeing.
WELL TOGETHER
Well Together is the collaboration of three excellent wellbeing organisations.
If you are looking for someone to measure your schools wellbeing and put in place training to improve mental health in your setting then this is the place to go.
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.
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DR SHAHZADI HARPER
"A dynamic doctor interested in optimising women's wellbeing and health.
Whilst empowering them to look and feel their best. Looking after women of all backgrounds and ethnicities, enabling them to make informed choices for their optimal health."
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.