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Pupil mental health
Mental health is linked to academic performance, and school staff need to create a positive environment that promotes better wellbeing.
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How do you know if a pupil is experiencing low mood or showing symptoms of depression? Kelly Hannaghan describes why the language we use is key when talking to pupils who may be struggling with mental health issues
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Positive mental health and wellbeing are essential to the development of successful pupils. Use our template to put together a policy for your school
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The government recommends that all schools and colleges have a designated mental health lead (DMHL), also known as a designated lead for mental health (DLMH) or wellbeing lead. Kelly Hannagan provides a customisable template to help you compile an appropriate job description
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How does our understanding of death change as we grow up? How might bereaved pupils express their grief? What practical support can school staff provide?
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Sam Garner shares strategies for supporting young people who are affected by low mood and depression
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What is social anxiety, and why is it a problem for learners? What strategies can be used to alleviate anxiety in the classroom? Read top tips and watch the workshop video
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Pupil mental health is high on the agenda for schools. Do we know enough about the resources available to implement quality SEMH interventions?
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Parents play a vital role in supporting what you do to improve the mental health and wellbeing of students. Use our template letter to explain your initiatives and keep parents informed
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Adele Bates unpicks resilience and what we can do to inculcate it in ourselves, our pupils and in the classroom
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For pupils who have experienced trauma, abuse, or have additional needs, self-regulation can be harder to achieve. Adele Bates shares ways to support these pupils