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As the school year is starting to come an end, we are starting to see children begin preparing for moving into a new class. While this can be an exciting time, it can also bring feelings of uncertainty as pupils adjust to a new teacher, classroom and routines. All children experience change differently. Some may be eager to… Read more

We have just finished working with a group of wonderful TAs.  We first met them at the beginning of the academic year in the autumn term and we have come together, as a group, each half term since then. The group were supportive of each other from day one, and it has been a pleasure… Read more

If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ll already know all about the incredible challenge my son set himself: completing a Half Ironman. For those who may have missed it, that means tackling a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and finishing with a 13.1-mile run.  After months and months of training, early mornings,… Read more

~ School Wellbeing Cards by Dr Jerricah Holder ~ This month, we’d like to share the School Wellbeing Cards by Dr Jerricah Holder. These are a simple but effective tool we use to help children talk about how they are feeling and what they might need support with.  The cards include short statements, and children are encouraged… Read more

Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival is a thoughtful and inspiring story about resilience, determination, and learning how to cope with difficult changes. The book follows a young girl named Tilda, whose life suddenly feels very different from before. At the beginning of the story, Tilda enjoys spending time with her friends, reading books, and playing… Read more

It’s that time of year when we start to think about the changes that are ahead of us.  This week, we met the first group of Y6 children that we will be supporting this term and into the autumn term with their transition to high school. Most of the children we met were both excited… Read more