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We’re all going on a summer holiday?
Teachers need this break to unwind, relax and recharge to deal with the many challenges ahead. Deputy Headteacher Andrew Cowley outlines some simple ways that school leaders can ensure staff take a break and look after themselves during the summer break.
Confessions of a newbie
Are you a newly qualified teacher about to embark on your first teaching job? Or a teacher returning to the classroom after some years away? If so, this film from BBC Teach offers support and tips for that baptism of fire.
What is the real nature of loneliness?
Ben Amponsah, psychotherapist and clinical consultant for Education Support shares some thoughts about loneliness as we ease out of lockdown and isolation.
Easing out of crisis: a headteacher's journey
As headteacher Darren Morgan prepares to open his school to more pupils, he shares the challenges he is facing and offers some sage advice to other educators who are feeling overwhelmed.
Transitioning out of lockdown
Teacher and author Andy Sammons shares somes thoughts about the impact on teachers and education staff of transitioning out of lockdown.
Portraits of the nation during COVID
Teachers and their students can take part in Hold Still, a community photography project, launched by Duchess of Cambridge in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, to capture the hopes, fears and feelings of the nation in the time of coronavirus.
Kindness: it's your choice
In Mental Health Awareness Week, headteacher Darren Morgan writes about the importance of kindness to oneself and others particularly during this difficult time.
Why ‘good enough’ matters more than ever
Teachers are perfectionist and often feel they are not good enough. But, argues Emma Kell, now more than ever eductors should recognise they are strong, essential, and doing their very best to support young people at this difficult time.
Top kindness tips
As schools ready themselves for possible re-opening, protecting our mental health and wellbeing continues to be central to coping with and recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
The importance of kindness during a pandemic
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week's 2020 theme of kindness, Adrian Bethune looks at why kindness and compassion are more important now more than ever and how it can be best cultivated in schools and colleges.
Should I stay or should I go?
The resignation deadline, usually a key date in any school calendar and the source of much self-questioning and staffroom speculation has barely featured for obvious reasons. Emma Kell looks at the pros and cons of changing job during the current pandemic.
Coronavirus: impact on teacher wellbeing as school uncertainties continue
Our latest research has revealed the deep impact the Coronavirus crisis is having on the wellbeing and mental health of our teachers, highlighting the pressing need for support. Over half of the calls to our confidential helpline are now related to Coronavirus.