Supporting the health and wellbeing of pupils at @ShebbearCollege. Wellbeing Award, @ncbtweets 2022; Highly Commended for MH & Wellbeing, @isaschools 2022
Despite greater understanding of the impact of bullying, it is still common, with 22% of 12-18 year olds experiencing bullying in the past 12 months (@DitchtheLabel, 2019). This article from @Place2Be offers guidance for parents.
#AntiBullyingWeek
Worried your child is being bullied? Unsure what to do?
This #AntiBullyingWeek, check out our #ParentingSmart article and video for advice on how to support a child who is the victim of bullying 👉 https://t.co/PmXOXCIwuy
What is kindness? Kindness is choosing to do something that helps others or yourself, motivated by genuine warm feelings 💚. #WorldKindnessDay#KindnessMatters
There are 3 FREE posters on the #Teachappy website. Simple guides and reminders on how to be a happier teacher and how to create a happier classroom. #edutwitter#teachertwitter LINK: https://t.co/HbpzyueGco
Instead of telling kids not to play video games, adults should play too.
Compared to kids who don’t play, those who play 3 hrs/day have better working memory & impulse control. Experiments show cognitive benefits for adults too.
Video games are a form of exercise for the brain.
Pre-teen (10 to 12 yr old) is the stage that provides children with protection factors from mental health challenges. Several key PARENTS’ opportunities in pre-teen have been found to enhance youth well-being in a large parents sample study in Australia:
Video games are often viewed negatively by educators, but could gaming actually benefit cognitive performance? This study by @BaderChaarani (2022), used @YaleABCD data to investigate. https://t.co/fbBPYr6CYX
Every week in the UK at least 12 fit & healthy young people, die suddenly from undiagnosed cardiac conditions. @CRY_UK works to reduce this number through screening and research whilst offering support to those who have been affected by a YSCD #12AWeek#RaisingAwareness#12AWeek
“Children can tell whether the teacher is mentally and emotionally present”.
On this week’s podcast, we spoke to Sir @AnthonySeldon about how teachers can learn to be fully present, creating a calm atmosphere for student and staff wellbeing: https://t.co/TSLpPS65ia
#ukedchat
@DeputyGrocott Good Morning from the Health & Wellbeing Centre (HAWC) at @ShebbearCollege! 🙂
HAWC aims to improve the physical and mental health & wellbeing of pupils by promoting positive behaviours and policies, and providing direct support.
#FFBWednesday#Health#Wellbeing#Education
Following the appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, we urge him to:
🤝Prioritise the nation’s mental health
🏥Ensure NHS services are properly funded & staffed
👛Uprate benefits in-line with inflation
🧸Keep commitments for children with SEND
https://t.co/2mkhgI6q1h
It’s been another busy week for the team at Jay’s Aim with CPR/AED sessions at @ShebbearCollege ,St Helen's Church of England School, Abbotsham and The Park Primary School, Bristol. Thanks to all those students that have attended!! 👏🏼💙⛑
#jaysaim#lifesavers#training#firstaid
There is a scheduled @CRY_UK cardiac screening for ages 14 - 35 at @DuchyCollege on
Sat 5th & Sun 6th Nov.
BOOKINGS OPEN TODAY AT 4PM: https://t.co/08k4BGsOUR
There are rarely screenings in Devon & Cornwall, so book quickly!
#HeartHealth#TestMyHeart#CardiacScreening#12aWeek
Every week in the UK at least 12 fit & healthy young people, die suddenly from undiagnosed cardiac conditions. @CRY_UK works to reduce this number through screening and research whilst offering support to those who have been affected by a YSCD #12AWeek#RaisingAwareness#12AWeek