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Four Friday tips to start the new school week positively

We are all familiar with the ‘Friday 3pm’ feeling: throwing everything into your work bag, and walking (very swiftly) out of the door...

10 ways to be kinder to yourself and others this half term

February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day. It’s a day designed to create a better world and make kindness the norm, by encouraging us...

Children’s Mental Health Week: How to support your students’ personal growth

Children’s Mental Health Week takes place this year from 7-13 February. The theme of this week is ‘Growing Together’; encouraging...

5 things I wish I knew before I started teaching

Having just finished my first year of the Teach First training programme, I have spent some time reflecting on what I would tell someone...

How developing your mindset can improve your classroom practice

My first year of teaching has been the most challenging, but also the most rewarding year of my life. Every day brought with it new...

How can habit tracking improve teachers' wellbeing?

Without a doubt, participating in the Teach First training programme has been the most challenging, yet the most fulfilling thing that I...

How can character education increase happiness?

Character education is key to what we do at Yes Futures. As a teacher-led organisation, we want to ensure that all young people are happy...

It’s time to prioritise your wellbeing

This year, absolutely everything has been thrown at teachers – from CAGs and marking overload, to teaching remotely, supporting student...

School resources from Mental Health Awareness Week and beyond!

It goes without saying that the last year has been unlike any other for both teachers and students. A recent study by Education Support...