Since the pandemic, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the emotional and mental health landscape of our students. The generation coming through our schools today has grown up in the shadow of COVID-19 — w...
As someone who’s spent 15 years working in prisons, I’ve witnessed first-hand the long-term consequences of young people growing up without strong role models or guidance. Many of the adults I’ve enco...
As we approach 2025, pastoral leads face an increasingly difficult challenge. The rising number of students struggling with emotional and behavioral issues, often stemming from anxiety, means that tra...
This Summer I spoke at the annual NAEO Annual Conference in Leeds.
I love speaking to groups! For some people it’s their worst place, but I really like sharing my take on ways to manage stress – in ...
As a school leader, you’re likely already thinking ahead to the challenges and goals of 2025. You’ve probably started planning how to improve academic performance, support students, and manage staff r...
Support Staff have a challenging role in school, particularly when working with those students anxious about their exams. It can often seem as if a small cohort of students monopolises the attention o...
Exam stress is widespread throughout the year and it’s not just students feeling the strain. Teachers experience their own levels of exam stress as they lead they groups through the curriculum. Many ...
School exam stress is an ongoing and challenging problem for many schools, but teachers often feel unprepared to manage student stress. Introducing specific professional development training in this a...
I spoke at Conference recently and it was a mix of feelings. People said I was a ‘natural’, ‘inspiring’, ‘informed’. Well that was a little amazing, as inside I felt anxious.
Nerves are a funny thi...
Many of us hit burnout in our working lives through working long hours and over stretching our energies. We feel unable to slow down the pace and are driven to maintain a particular level of output.
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There’s often a blame culture in our offices. We’re loathe to be responsible for problems or situations. Personal accountability is more than a buzz term. It should be our norm.
The Company I work...
In Education we’re well aware of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Being loved by others and having a good self-esteem is key for our wellbeing. So when others demonstrate their appreciation for us, it’s ...
