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The Importance of Feeling Safe in Education
Creating a sense of safety in education goes beyond physical security. When students feel emotionally safe, their capacity for learning and development flourishes. We cover practical strategies to foster environments where students can thrive emotionally, socially, and academical...
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Let's sack-off the naughty list!
The Christmas season often brings joy and excitement, but for many children, it can be a time of anxiety, sadness, fear or emotional overwhelm. Often this is displayed outwardly and is a form of communication stemming from unmet needs or past experiences. Christmas can magnif...
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Thinking 'Out Loud': A Tool for Children’s Emotional Wellbeing
Thinking 'out loud' is a simple yet powerful strategy for supporting children’s Emotional Wellbeing. By bringing internal thoughts into the open, we can help both children and adults make sense of challenges and learning obstacles in a structured way...
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Return to school - Using Co-Regulation to Develop a Child’s Self-Regulation
It is essential to remember that when we label or name our emotions, it helps to calm down the emotional activity in our brain. ...
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2024 Phoenix Heart Awards
We were delighted to have sponsored the 2024 Phoenix Heart Awards, an annual event to recognise and honour the remarkable achievements of Phoenix Team Members in bringing the values of Nurture – Flourish – Grow to life....
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The King’s Speech 2024
The emphasis on Wellbeing in schools is both timely and crucial. Recognising the importance of Mental and Emotional Health in the development of young people is a significant step towards creating a supportive educational environment...
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