The Motional Blog

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Emotionally Available Adults in school.

Emotionally Available Adults in school.

What is an ‘emotionally available adult’? How can a school identify pupils who may be more at risk of or experiencing difficulties? Should every child have an emotionally available adult? How do you achieve ‘emotionally available staff’ in a busy school?...

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Who here knows my child?

Who here knows my child?

Independent Health, Social Care and Education Consultant Lisa Williams elaborates on her concerns as a mother (and consultant), that in a school of 1600 students, “who here knows my child”?...

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Introducing the NEW Organisational Snapshot & Action Plan

Introducing the NEW Organisational Snapshot & Action Plan

We’re very excited to be able to announce these new features - the next step in promoting an emotionally healthy culture throughout the whole school and supporting Senior Leadership Teams with improved workflows and potentially great time savings...

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Making the change to a Whole School Approach

Making the change to a Whole School Approach

Fantastic news - you’ve decided to embrace whole-school change and introduce a new, strategic, Whole School Approach to Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health. But what does this mean for staff and wider stakeholders and what do you need to consider?...

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The Power of Transitional Objects

The Power of Transitional Objects

The use of Transitional Objects by children within the school setting can provide stability, connection and a feeling of groundedness. We explore the use of Transitional Objects as a potentially valuable tool for a Teacher, TA or adult in a similar role......

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Avoiding Teacher Burnout

Avoiding Teacher Burnout

Behind the classroom doors, many educators face immense stress and challenges that can take a toll on their mental health and overall wellbeing. Last year's Teacher Wellbeing Index sheds light on some alarming statistics regarding teacher stress and its consequences......

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