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Deliberate Joy: Unlocking a Hidden Wellbeing Superpower
The return of The Joy Division! A growing band of wellbing professionals who chat about all things 'wellbeing' - and share their conversations! In this video, we explore the concept of deliberate joy as a hidden superpower for wellbeing in educational settings. We discuss how...
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Rethinking the Return: From Attendance Targets to Emotional Safety and Belonging!
As schools reopen after the summer break, the headlines and the government return to a familiar theme: attendance. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson recently suggested that children who miss the first week of term risk “starting badly.” The implication is clear: absence is a...
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The Importance of Play for Children's Development
In a time of mounting stress, reduced social interaction, and increasing screen time, schools are facing a quiet crisis: the decline of play. In this compelling roundtable conversation, four leading education and wellbeing experts come together to talk about why play is essentia...
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Attendance Reimagined: Creating Schools Where Every Child Can and Will Belong
School attendance is often framed in terms of rules, punishments, and targets - but what if we looked at it through the lens of emotional wellbeing, connection, and motivation? In a compelling and practical session hosted by Motional’s Rich and Barnsley’s Virtual School Head ...
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The Emotions Toolkit: Taming Big Feelings at School
In our previous post titled "Using Co-Regulation to Develop a Child's Self-Regulation," we explored the crucial role of co-regulation—the process through which adults help children manage their emotions. But what happens as children grow and start to navigate the more complex e...
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025!
We’re excited to support Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟 This week is dedicated to challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals. Together, let’s work towards creating a more inclusi...
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