New resources to encourage positive self esteem and self image in children.
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Barry Carpenter Education
International Educational Consultant
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I am delighted to share a publication I have recently contributed to. With a general election on the horizon, SSAT (The Schools, Students and Teachers Network) asked leaders in the education sector the question ‘What does education need next?’ You can view the pamphlet here: https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/beyondmanifestos/
Beyond Manifestos shares the views of numerous school leaders, leading academics and other highly experienced educationalists.
If you would like to join the conversation, share your thoughts on the question ‘What does education need next?’ by emailing us at hello@ssatuk.co.uk or join the conversation online – #BeyondManifestos.
https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/beyondmanifestos/ -
Children’s childhoods have been reconfigured by the pandemic.
To explore this more fully SSAT are launching a free webinar series. Details are on this weblink: https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/childrens-charter/what-our-learners-need-now/
The webinars build on their recently published Children’s Charter.
The attached blog was published recently to further promote and stimulate discussion around the issues and challenges currently facing Teachers, And the Children they teach.
“Relationships and Rebuilding; Schools as Congregations of Compassion”
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May this FASD Awareness Month bring greater understanding, compassion, and support to all affected. Let’s unite in our efforts to educate, prevent, and uplift. Wishing a brighter future for every individual touched by FASD.
Why dont you check out some of the websites :-
EUFASD – www.eufasd.org
National FASD (UK) – https://nationalfasd.org.uk/fasd-awareness-month-2023/
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In this blog Vicci Wells from the Youth Sports Trust , and discusses the creative use and development of her concept of Sports Sanctuaries .
Using the Inquiry Cycle developed by Professor Barry Carpenter, Riverside School in Northern Ireland, went about researching the impact of co-creating sanctuaries with learners with special needs, to support their wellbeing.
The positive outcomes are described below
Trauma Informed Insights – Exploring Sports Sanctuaries (futureaction.net)
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ADHD is one of many conditions which can make it harder to learn in a traditional classroom and exam environment. With the right adjustments many children with ADHD will thrive, but first we need to be able to recognise a child’s needs and how to support them to do their best.
In this new film from ‘‘Nip in the Bud‘ , you’ll hear directly from Debbie about her experience having undiagnosed ADHD in school, and the impact this had on her.
“From as young as I can remember, I’ve always thought there was something wrong with me…If I’d had my diagnosis at school, everything would have been different.”
As a young black girl, Debbie didn’t fit the stereotype of a child with ADHD. As a result, her learning differences weren’t recognised and she would get into trouble at school. Because ADHD typically presents differently in girls, the signs can be overlooked, and it is thought girls may also be better at ‘masking’ their difficulties to fit in.
“It’s well known that women with ADHD are really good at hiding things.”
As Debbie got older she was able to find some coping strategies which work for her. However, her story shows how it can be life-changing to receive a diagnosis from a younger age, and highlights the importance of challenging our assumptions about a child’s behaviour and experiences.
* Debbie volunteers for ADHD Babes, a community group for Black Women and Non-Binary people of African-Caribbean descent with ADHD.“We’re just wired differently… someone getting there in a different way can also open up something new that people didn’t know, and that can be really amazing.”
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FREE webinar bringing together experts from a range of settings to consider both classroom and whole school approaches on supporting pupils in the school to understand pupil mental health.
Tuesday – Click here to book.
Barry Carpenter Education 