Minimising the effects of traumatic incidents on school staff

Fortunately, highly traumatic events are not a common occurrence. But, when they do happen they can have devastating and long-term consequences for those affected. School staff are particularly vulnerable, working in stressful conditions and being exposed to a wide variety of potential sources of trauma in the school community beyond…

Look forward, give back, support mental health in schools   

You don’t need to be a mental health professional to make mental health a priority in schools.   The effects of lockdown on both children and school staff aren’t fully known, but we do know that when all children return to school, supporting their mental health after…

Four things governors should prepare (or know) before meeting Ofsted inspectors

Preparing for a visit from Ofsted can feel daunting, but we’ve outlined our top tips for keeping calm and having a smooth inspection to help you on your way. Unfortunately, there isn’t a secret recipe to an Outstanding Ofsted rating, but these tips can help to mentally prepare you for…