How do we keep staff happy and engaged whilst constantly focused on continued learning? Kate O’Connell explores how schools can create trusting, supportive environments that empower teachers to develop their professional skillset
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How to combat the Vitamin N deficiency
Oanh Crouch discusses the growing concern of Nature Deficit Disorder among children, exacerbated by the digital age. The article outlines a structured outdoor learning programme, ‘The Journey,’ designed to reconnect students with nature, enhance their physical activity, reduce stress, and support cognitive development.
Restorative Practices and Leadership
Alistair Goold discusses Restorative Leadership in schools, emphasising respect, relationships and community. He shares tips on becoming a Restorative Leader and explores the principles of Fair Process.
Social-emotional learning in an international context
Sanjeev Baga underscores the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) in fostering resilience among diverse students in international schools. He highlights the challenges of implementing SEL without a standardised curriculum and the need for teachers to embrace multicultural identities
Growing through kindness
In light of World Kindness Day, Lauren Kelley, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator, ACS International Schools, discusses the pivotal role that kindness plays in ACS’ organisational values and what kindness looks like in an educational setting.
Restorative practices and Third Culture Kids
Alistair Goold discusses restorative practices – a growing phenomenon gaining traction in international schools – which hold the promise of transforming school culture and climate through evidence-based methodologies.
Wellbeing: a way to flourishing
At The Millennium School Dubai, the journey of fostering a culture of wellbeing commenced in December 2019, as Ambika Gulati explains.
Nurturing social and emotional skills in students
Poonam Arora explains how, at Bombay Cambridge International School, the core objectives expound the all-round development of children, so that the values of human dignity and equality are enshrined in their hearts to create a true democratic and secular society.
Building bridges through intergenerational learning
Jade Amalou outlines the intergenerational initiative implemented at Ma Kindy International School that emphasises community partnership.
How to avoid school leader burnout
While the wellbeing of students and staff has climbed the agenda since the pandemic, the wellbeing of school leaders is still a low priority. This is short-sighted as research shows the quality of headteacher and principal wellbeing can have a significant impact on school effectiveness. Dr Helen Kelly shares practical advice on how school leaders can work to avoid burnout.
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