Category: Resources
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Forest Oak pupils (in Solihull) have been using their feelings during the Coronavirus pandemic to create a song for everyone. The vocals in this song were recorded by pupils following safe guidelines. The photos in this video are of children working from home and of some of the changes made to the school. We hope…
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This article is designed to give educators a space to think, before we re-open, about how they will carve out this space for authentic child voice in their own school setting. (Corrected Link) https://misscjsmith.wordpress.com/2020/05/12/giving-children-a-voice-in-the-post-pandemic-world/child
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In this episode the leadership and management of the Recovery Curriculum is discussed by the Senior Leadership Team of Whitfield Aspen School, a primary school in Dover. This is a unique, inclusive primary school with over 300 pupils, and over 130 in the resourced provision for children with severe and profound learning difficulties. The discussion…
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‘International evidence is clear that using picture books in primary schools post-disaster is an important and useful pedagogical tool. The picture books we have selected provide opportunities to discuss significant issues from living in lockdown and what the return to school means, to the fears and worries children might now have about the future.’ https://www.teritotoi.org/books/
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In conversation, Barry and Matthew reflected on the origins of the Think Piece, and Matthew, who is Principal at Baxter College, a mainstream secondary school, shares his thinking behind the 5 levers and how he and his team are applying them to plan the recovery process at Baxter College. Reflecting on each of the 5…
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The prolific Dr Tina Rae, is offering series of Coffee Time chats on youtube. This second in her series covers the really important issue of Anxiety, which will be a major emotional well being factor for many children, during and post pandemic. The are easy to listen too, packed with information, and refreshingly practical. Highly…
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This question deserves at answer at this time of crisis. We have witnessed some incredible acts of kindness in our communities and in Society as a whole. Now is the time to re evaluate what kindness can give to our own sense of well being, as well as in acts of kindness towards others. It…
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Planning for a return to school – bereavement will be an issue. How do we talk about bereavement post pandemic? For useful insights and ideas read here: https://blog.irisconnect.com/uk/school-return-how-do-we-talk-about-bereavement
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Here is a how to make a Happiness Box, with a sound rationale for doing so. Written by Barry Carpenter and Bev Cockbill this step by step guide is perfect for welcoming children back to school, or for home learning. In either contexts it enables the child to build their emotional resilience, and self regulate…
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Forest Oak School in Solihull have developed SMILE, and ethos based approach to prompting positive Mental Health and emotional well being in children and young people. It is built on the NHS 5 ways to well being. The approach is currently nearing the completion of a two year research evaluation with 10 other schools being…
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