New day, new week, new school, new terms, new friends. Becoming comfortable with change is a life skill we all need. Little ‘micro-moments’ of learning or adaptation allow us to actively take charge of our situation and emotions in the moment, reset and bring more of our best to help ourselves and others. These micro-shiftsContinueContinue reading “MAKING CHANGE EASIER FOR CHILDREN”
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Coventry University to use artificial intelligence to boost student achievement and mental wellbeing
Coventry University is striving to boost student achievement and mental wellbeing by using innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve its student services. Coventry University is already reaching out to students who appear to be less engaged in their courses – utilising students’ use of campus facilities and their digital footprint as a measure of engagement. The groundbreaking AI software, which Coventry University has co-developed from the ground up withContinueContinue reading “Coventry University to use artificial intelligence to boost student achievement and mental wellbeing”
Mental health expert advice on managing exam results day if things don’t go to plan
A-Level results have hit an all-time high, with 45% of entries getting top grades, but what about the students who didn’t quite get the results they were hoping for? The NEU found that four in every five teachers (82%) believe exam pressure has the biggest impact on pupils’ mental health and with that Mike Delaney,ContinueContinue reading “Mental health expert advice on managing exam results day if things don’t go to plan”
5 Tips for Navigating Teaching
The to-do list will always be there and working all the hours of the day, unfortunately, isn’t going to conquer it. As well as actually teaching children, you also have to plan other lessons, create those lessons, mark books, mark assignments, maintain data, and various other tasks outside of the classroom. It may feel neverContinueContinue reading “5 Tips for Navigating Teaching”
New NFER report shows Covid-19 has led to anxiety and lower happiness among teachers
A new report published today by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) shows that the first lockdown in March 2020 led to a decrease in the well-being of teachers – with a rise in distress, anxiety and lower levels of happiness and life satisfaction, compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, the new data highlights that theContinueContinue reading “New NFER report shows Covid-19 has led to anxiety and lower happiness among teachers”
Education has the WORST work-life balance in the UK, new research suggests.
Almost a third (30%) of British workers reported that they don’t have a good work-life balance in their current job role. Now new findings from Delamere Health have revealed which industries are failing to sustain a positive work and life balance for their employees. According to the research carried out by the data experts at Delamere, Education was theContinueContinue reading “Education has the WORST work-life balance in the UK, new research suggests.”
Teaching is one of the biggest industries at risk of burnout during lockdown
According to new data from Delamere Health, education is estimated to be one of the most hazardous industries for workplace burnout potential during the nationwide lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic has massively impacted how education staff work daily. Staff are exposed to soaring anxiety levels, exhaustion and fear. Now new research from Delamere has revealed thatContinueContinue reading “Teaching is one of the biggest industries at risk of burnout during lockdown”
UK’s largest Aquarium launches family virtual tours to fundraise vital funds during lockdown
The National Marine Aquarium has come up with a way to keep families entertained at home and keep its Ocean Discovery Rangers busy through winter – by offering personalised tours of the aquarium’s tanks, which in turn will help boost funds for conservation and education during the latest lockdown. Virtual visitors are invited to takeContinueContinue reading “UK’s largest Aquarium launches family virtual tours to fundraise vital funds during lockdown”
9 Tips For Looking After Your Mental Health
We are currently living in a pretty strange old world. The smell of hand sanitiser fills the air as a mob of masks march through the high street. It can be tough with everything going on to stop and consider your own mental health during this time. Here are 9 tips that help to lookContinueContinue reading “9 Tips For Looking After Your Mental Health”