The weight the generation of chn we teach have on their shoulders is huge.The things they’ve seen:Covid,food shortages,petrol madness. It’s so important that we ensure that every day at school is a time away from those things,a time to learn,a time to enjoy,a time to be children.

Signs of Dyslexia #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek

Loving moving water 😍 thanks to Slea Paddlers Canoe and Kayak Club and Barry Hughes for giving this 14 year old the skills to have a go and have just the best time @BritishCanoeing #shepaddles #WePaddleTogether

📚#bookgiveaway for schools!🎓The UK paperback edition of this double-sided story is out tomorrow & I’d love to give 5 signed & dedicated copies to schools, to help children understand empathy. To enter, pls follow & RT by 5pm 14/10/21. Good luck! #teachers #librarians 🎓❤️📚❤️

Takes courageous leadership to go out on a limb like this. Seems to be working. Non selective. Non excluding. White working class boys engaging. Outstanding in all categories. thetimes.co.uk/article/2831ff…

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we stand in solidarity with every young person who is struggling with their mental health. #YouAreNotAlone

If your child tells you they’re struggling with their mental health, here’s what you can do next. #WorldMentalHealthDay

This is something to remember- not everyone who is struggling looks like they are x 🧡💛

Remember- whatever your role ❤️

Hey … shout out to all teachers. It’s not easy, holding the room, reading the room, balancing the room - it’s tough … year 2, year 6. year 13 or maybe year 47, it’s a skill, it’s a craft … it takes hard graft & continual critical reflection. It needs to be applauded more!

If you work in education, your sole purpose should be to be a force for good. Your work should ultimately contribute to improving the quality of people's lives. You aren't doing this if your work is also detrimental to the health and wellbeing of others. #SundayThoughts

NEW BLOG. My last blog was about how prioritising your #wellbeing is easier than we think & all about the small, regular things we do. This blog is about HOW to make those small things part of your habits. Enjoy! #Teachappy #HealthyHabits teachappy.co.uk/post/creating-…

Don’t be ashamed to mention it if you feel that you can’t manage. Talking will save lives. All On The Board #InternationalMensDay

Recap: "What on earth are we doing to our children and young people? This week’s bleak survey of their wellbeing should be an urgent nudge to do some things differently - especially our qualifications and accountability system" my Tes magazine blog: buff.ly/3rj3a6t

If someone tells you they're struggling, you don't always need to know what to say. Simply showing that you are on their side can be a huge help.

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A full day of teaching is bloody exhausting. Like really, really. I honestly don’t think people appreciate that. Thank you for listening.