The transition to secondary school can be daunting - and even more so for vulnerable children or those with additional needs. These great tips from @BeaconHouseTeam will help children and parents to cope with the start of the new school year.
50 years ago today, the Ford Dagenham machinists strike took place. The strike, led by Rose Boland, Eileen Pullen, Vera Sime, Gwen Davis and Sheila Douglass, began on 7 June 1968, it was to be an historic moment in Equal Pay. So much is owed to these pioneering brave women 👍
Where do you find breathing space to reflect on your practice, and be nourished as a #Dramatherapist? Join us to connect, reflect & be inspired together at #BADth2018 Conference. Early bird tickets until 1 June https://t.co/DAVXBx3Gmf
Very excited to be at the first meeting of the new Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance @baat_org @badthopen @LAHFArtsHealth @ArtsHealthSW @ace_national
Fantastic weekend presenting at the European Federation of Dramatherapy conference in Germany. So wonderful to see such a great turnout there with members from all over the world. I’ve come back feeling inspired, creative and ready to tackle Monday morning!
It is so vital that on Tuesday in the commons we have a chance to save free school meals and childcare for the poorest children. Many Conservatives are uneasy about this saying the cuts have gone too far. l am urging them to vote with us on this issue... https://t.co/gIOKdtr04R
The power of sport to build resilience in traumatized children. It’s helpful 2 remember that a child needs a “therapeutic web”, with sport, dance, music, hugs, love, validation, play, story telling, remembering, being mindful..each day. Therapy is only one part of the big web. https://t.co/TCsT48m1Vv
I’m not sure if Ministers or the Chancellor have witnessed the suffering of a child being taken into care. I have and it can scar a child for life. Today I appealed to the Chancellor to use the Spring Statement to end the funding crisis in our children's services.
https://t.co/NlRhYAotIQ An interesting read- not the largest trial group but the findings could lead to earlier diagnosis of ASD and therefore hopefully more support for children and their families.
Secondary schools lose 15,000 staff due to funding cuts,unions warn.
'The education system is buckling under the weight of funding cuts, which are driving away staff who haven’t already lost their jobs, and jeopardising our children’s future'
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