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Nov 7

Curriculum Review Roadshow with Becky Francis - a summary

Want to know how the Curriculum Review process is shaping up? Read on to find out what happened at the Review Roadshow with Becky Francis...

Oct 21

Online safety and regulation. Toddler to teen.

A screen time guide for parents and carers of toddlers, young children, teens and young people.

Oct 10

We need to overhaul the punitive culture in secondary education (spoiler: it all starts with sorting out the irrelevant and overpacked curriculum)

I am a mother of almost 11 years and a teacher of 15 years. I am currently searching for a secondary school for my eldest. Yes, he is...

Jul 19

We 💛 Headspace

Mindfulness guidance for parents, children and teachers!

Jul 17

Taking time off from teaching for surgery

Tips on how to stay away from teaching when you have taken time off to recover from surgery.

Feb 18

Choosing an inclusive school - SEND

Guest writer, Annie Cole - teacher and SEND parent/advocate gives the Mindfulness for learning community a helping hand in choosing the...

Jan 24

How can leaders prioritise and promote mental health and wellbeing in EYFS?

Wellbeing expert, Sophie Smith-Tong, shares wellbeing strategies for Early Years Foundation Stage with Twinkl Leaders Team. Read the full...

Sep 3, 2023

"More Info. Less Weird."

Struggling to find the words. Wondering if it's the right time? Sex, health and relationship education can be tricky but Amaze.org make...

Apr 28, 2023

Reading Well for Teens

Be sure to pick up one of these flyers from your local library. Run by the Reading Agency the initiative "suggests recommended reading...

Apr 23, 2023

How are you?

Recognise any of these? We all feel and experience these moods, emotions and responses sometimes. Naming what we are experiencing can be...

Apr 3, 2023

Mindfulness for children

5 simple mindfulness practices to do with your children at home or at school.

Jan 20, 2023

How to: self-care and work-life balance

I am a teacher and a parent. My working day involves tidying toys, wiping bottoms, caring for sick children, encouraging them to eat,...

Jul 18, 2022

Competition - helping children to win and lose gracefully

As parents/carers it can be really unsettling to watch our children compete - when they are winning we want to temper their bragging and...

Jan 21, 2022

Learning to read

Newsflash, phonics isn't the only way! Reading helps us to develop our emotional intelligence as well as giving us access to information....

Jan 6, 2022

Mindful drinking

Many will have enjoyed a bit of excess over the Christmas and New Year breaks and this is likely to include an excess of alcohol. We tend...

Nov 22, 2021

‘She believed in every one of us’: ex-pupils on their inspirational teachers

Our founder, Sophie Smith-Tong shares her story with The Guardian. Read the article Listen to our podcast episode with Leisa and Sophie

Nov 8, 2021

Listening to children

As new parents we listen to every single little noise our babies make. Breathing, snorting, snuffling, rolling, kicking - whatever the...

Oct 15, 2021

Positive language

Language is a powerful tool and can have a profound effect on a person's perceptions of the world around them and shape their...

Sep 28, 2021

Gender in the classroom

“Our kids weren’t born different, it was the world around them that was treating them differently. The way people spoke to them and the...

Jul 16, 2021

Educators: self-care over the break

You made it, the break is here and it’s time to rest and recover so here are some tips to help you wind down and make the most of your...

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Did you know that all of our articles are written in response to parents/carers and educators emailing in questions? If you need some advice and can't find what you are looking for then send us your question and we will write a response that may get published on this very page!

Did you know that all of our articles are written in response to parents/carers and educators emailing in questions?

If you need some advice and can't find what you are looking for then send us your question and we will write a response that may get published on this very page!