Marguerite Hunter Blair argues that play is a social justice issue ~ children need time, space and permission to play ~ their places to play (not only playgrounds) need to be accessible to promote inclusion and equity @ipascotland#article31#playeveryday
“When are we going to learn that children are unique and do not fit into pre-set rules? Yes, we need phonics, but also whole word, context, meaning and analogy.”
Ever? 😞https://t.co/dqOpLT5y98
Is your school interested in developing a whole-school nurturing approach? The National Nurturing Schools Programme can help you do exactly that.
Click here to find out how the #NNSP can revolutionise your school's culture and lead to healthier outcomes: https://t.co/yTjFERc8z1
"What the mind possesses, the body expresses." - @stollery_helen
It's vital that whilst promoting children's wellbeing, educationialists don't neglect their own.
Buy the Wellbeing Toolkit for Professionals, as mentioned by Helen at #TEPSHOW19, here: https://t.co/8aQT4OeBzB
@AHS_PE They were all amazing. Very skilful, not only in their moves but their team work. They persevered and rose to the challenges each match.
What an awe inspiring group of young ladies.
This Thursday is @OutdoorClassDay! Will your class be joining the over 2.4 million of children across the world who have already registered to take part in the day https://t.co/GRwWPIxbXc
'Should I let my kid climb trees? We asked five experts'
Five out of five experts said yes - for their explanations read the @ConversationUK article at: https://t.co/vw7L1tiFcc
Children and young people’s play patterns have changed over time and the extent to which children play outside has decreased significantly over the past 30 years. It's important to remember to keep playing outside! Even in the colder months 😀☃️ just wrap up warm! #playeveryday
"On a philosophical level, communication and language is linked to children’s inner emotional worlds."
Read @rifkah6's chapter in the #IJNE on on positive language and communication through relational approaches in schools: https://t.co/3zsccSIAPo
Speak to any nurture practitioner and they'll tell you that children are most likely to have a breakthrough during snack time. 🍎🍌
Snack Time, written by Claire Wilson, is designed to help children achieve these breakthroughs. Buy it now on our website: https://t.co/EKvpqPZyXo
All Learning is Understood Developmentally. When we accept where a child is at and create the conditions to allow them to grow at their own pace we promote wellbeing as well as attainment. Support & challenge. #Nurture
New research from Swansea University has found that pupils feel a sense of freedom when learning outside the classroom, they are more able to express themselves, more engaged and more positive about the learning experience. https://t.co/0LModXHWKw
'Enthusiasm for outdoor learning can be both infectious and inspiring and can really galvanise the school to get behind a food growing project. For children, it can mean empowerment and richer social and emotional learning.' https://t.co/icpmwgEy4o @TreesforCities
BRINGING CHILDREN CLOSER TO NATURE report published today with @ernestcooktrust@FSAForestSchool. Responses from 1,171 educators and woodland owners provide powerful call to action for policy makers, practitioners, and researchers. Free download: https://t.co/kuEaXJZKbP
More senior leaders need to have a full understanding of what Forest school is. Sometimes it feels like a constant battle to keep the Full fatness of Forest school#forestschool#learnerled#believing in what you do.
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