Teaching students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is both a challenging and rewarding profession. These students require tailored approaches to learning, and the educators working with them need to be equipped with the tools and strategies to effectively support their emotional, mental, and academic development. However, the nature of working with SEND students…
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Blog: The Importance of Putting Yourself First
In a world that constantly encourages selflessness and prioritising the needs of others, the idea of putting yourself first can sometimes feel selfish. However, the truth is that taking care of yourself is not just beneficial—it is essential. You cannot pour from an empty cup, and if you neglect your own wellbeing, you will eventually…
Blog: Good News vs Bragging
Hello everyone, I am very conscious that I haven’t shared for a long while, there are many reasons behind this, I ready to share those reasons at the moment. Writing has been difficult, so this has taken some time to compose. I have found myself to be on the receiving end of bragging recently, and…
Blog: Blue Monday is a lie
Today (Monday 20 January) is blue Monday. It is the third Monday of the year and is known by some (or many) to be the most depressing day of the year. This is supposedly due to a combination of bad weather, long nights and the lingering negatives of Christmas (overindulging and financial pressures etc). I’m…
Blog: Words Matter
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” You might be familiar with that saying, it is one I often heard teachers say at school to reassure me/others when people were being nasty. I think the idea is we were supposed to use that as a comeback when we were…
Christmas and Coeliac Disease
As someone with Coeliac Disease, I personally still struggle being “that person” having to disclose dietary information when going out with family and friends. I have found a great article from lifeonaricecake.com it is a great read and something that can be shared with those around us about just how life is for us ‘Coeliacs’….
8 ways to practice forgiveness
“Forgiveness is powerful, but it can also be hard. Learn the benefits of forgiveness, mindful steps to forgive and let go, and 8 ways to practice forgiveness. Sometimes life brings about situations where someone hurts our feelings and we’re faced with the choice of holding on to anger or resentment, or choosing to forgive them.”…
Blog: Only Human
“Mental Health is a universal human right.” That is the theme for this year’s world mental health day, which falls on 10 October each year. The theme is set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This year, mental health day is about acknowledging that mental health is a right for everybody, and no matter who…
Selfcare when caring
I’ve had times in my life where I’ve been a carer. My Grandma has Alzheimer’s disease, before she passed away in 2016, I was one of her primary carers. I can tell you; it is very easy to lose yourself into the process. I found myself putting the needs of others ahead of my own,…
Best exercise for lowering blood pressure
The BBC has an interesting article about the best exercises to do to reduce blood pressure. It’s been found that strength training are some of the best exercises to do, and has been shown to be more effective than some more traditional exercises in current guidance. Read more over at the BBC.
Better Days Wellbeing 