Schools: As schools re-open, it is worth considering that empathy, kindness, tolerance, selflessness and self-awareness are not instructional concepts to be taught but human qualities to be experienced.

Are these really longer than usual delays Eurotunnel Company News ? We use the tunnel every year and I literally cannot remember when we last left the UK on time… it’s very wearing and absolutely not a reliable service 😬

Another day, another parent receives a very serious letter in the post. Their child's school attendance level has triggered legal action under the Single Justice Procedure. The parent has to respond by telling the magistrate if they are guilty or not guilty. 1/

This beautiful tale has brought a tear to my eye. What a wonderful man and a truly kind and interested doctor 😊💜👍🏻

Read a bit this weekend about schools pushing more and more for children to be at school even if they are contagious with something or not feeling well. Do they realise that attendance is more than just being present? Not much learning if you’re at school feeling crappy.

What a joy they’ve been 😊, a real breath of fresh air amidst the growing toxicity in the education space. Enjoy your retirement Geoff and Margaret and continue to spread laughter and positivity 👍🏻🤩😊

Did you know that 65% of teachers DON'T KNOW that children need a minimum of 60 mins of physical activity everyday (30mins is recommended in school time)?! We need to get children sitting down less & moving more. Daily mile, 2 hours PE a week, active lessons & Play time!!!!

To spend a decade in a job where understanding children’s behaviour is literally the point and never move beyond “SEMH children are just naughty” is quite staggering You have to be immensely ignorant or pushing an agenda I think we know which one it is…

Staying in a rented house … what is it with the latest trend in airbnb/booking.com hosts who want you to strip the beds before you leave… we’ve paid €€€ for this place and we think it’s part of the job of the host (& the state of the pillows/duvets is often not good to see!)

New NHS Covid guidance says to isolate for 5 days after testing if positive as XEC strain surges, and stay away from vulnerable people for 10days. *IMPORTANT* apple.news/AUP5h1-3zSIudw…

Excellent 🧵, thanks graham chatterley - restorative & relational approaches case made 👍🏻 with v helpful explanation of problems with behaviourist fixation - if you aren’t aware please read!

A Fresh Start for an 8-Year-Old Boy Who Nearly Faced Exclusion On his first day, he ended up in my office—angry, swearing, and lashing out. Then he took off, starting a chaotic game of chase around the school. We kept our distance, letting him burn off his energy. Finally,

What an excellent explanation for anyone in any doubt about what curiosity, empathy, connection and relationships should be at the heart of a school. Thanks for taking the time to post it graham chatterley

Today is the day for a new account- please help me start if we already follow each other! I’m ann-seal on #bluesky

Fabulous poster created by delegates at #ProtectiveBehaviours inset training in #Warwickshire -What a great resource to remind staff of so many key messages over the coming months #ethos #culture #safepractice #safeguarding ⁦PB Training UK⁩

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I keep being told by LinkedIn there’s a job that fits me well, old LA are advertising for an Education Safeguarding Lead and an Education Safeguarding Trainer!! 4.5 years to realise what we told them… you already have a good service, why ditch it! 😩🙄#redundancy #value4£

Great day St Nicolas C of E Academy today refreshing all staff in #ProtectiveBehaviours theory and practice. Energetic and interested staff, despite feeling ready for half term in another week! Great visual reinforcers created by all PB Training UK Thanks for having me 😊💜