Dr Tina Rae gives some sound and helpful advice to parents, as they transition their children back to school.
Videos
Moving Schools – ‘The Transition Toolkit’
In this recording, Professor Carpenter described the merits and value of this The Transition Toolkit resource from nurture.uk. The author is Dr Tina Rae.
The Transition Toolkit resource can be obtained from the from the following website link: nurtureuk
Reflections on a Recovery Curriculum (Video)
Reflections on a Recovery Curriculum: A conversation with Barry Carpenter, Professor of Mental Health in Education here hosted by Jonathan Reid, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, Oxford Brookes University.
Reflections on Recovery
Reflections on Recovery: in conversation with Professor Barry Carpenter and Jonathan Reid , Oxford Brookes University.
Zooming’ with Books Beyond Words!
Watch this incredible video clip of FE Tutor Leigh Blakeman, (Chadsgrove College, Bromsgrove) carrying out some home teaching using books beyond words with two students with PMLD from their 19-25 provision. As ever, we are reminded of the power of communication, in whatever form it comes.
Department for Education launch the new RSHE Framework
A lecture by Professor Carpenter, ‘ From Relationships to Resilience : Regenerating Children’s Mental Health., can be found at 29.50 on the audio podcast.
The webinar recording is now available on the PSHE SEND Hub:
https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/content/send-hub
Children sing of their desire for recovery post pandemic
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 you enjoy it.
This song can also be found on www.recoverycurriculum.org, alongside a podcast from the Executive Headteacher, Amanda Mordey, outlining their SMILE ethos based approach to emotional well being for their pupils and staff.
CPD Coffee time with Dr Tina Rae | 2. Anxiety
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 recommended.
The Role of the Mental Health Lead in Schools following the Pandemic: Dr Tina Rae and Dr Ali D’Amario
Coronavirus resources from Books Beyond Words
Good Days and Bad Days During Lockdown:
A wordless booklet with scenes from existing Beyond Words stories looking at what makes a ‘good day’ and what makes a ‘bad day’. Scenes address social distancing, lockdown, mental health and daily routines.
When someone dies from coronavirus: a guide for families & carers:
An illustrated resource on how to respond when somebody dies from coronavirus. Aimed at family and carers.
Prepared by Prof. Sheila the Baroness Hollins & Prof. Irene Tuffrey-Wijne. These can be downloaded from the website:
The Beyond Words channel (with all our videos) can be accessed here:
The following four give a good introduction and are particularly useful videos.
Barry Carpenter Education 