Clare Erasmus: My EduPod Journey as a Designated Mental Health Lead- Month 1

It is the start of the academic year and with Covid-19 pressures not showing any sign of abating the role of the Designated Mental health...

By Clare Erasmus

SAS teams up with Innovating Minds to improve well-being in schools

Andy Mellor, a past president of NAHT, is National Wellbeing Director for the Schools Advisory Service which provides absence insurance and...

By Dr Asha Patel

EduPod becomes apart of the core safeguarding offer for Orchard Hill Academy

EduPod is an online platform created by Dr Asha Patel (CEO & Clinical Psychologist) and the team at Innovating Minds. It will help mental...

By Dr Asha Patel

The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on domestic abuse, statistics revealed that domestic violence has surged since the lockdown. The UK’s...

By Dr Asha Patel

A Whole School/College Approach: What Does It Really Mean?

Introduction ‘A whole school approach to mental health’ (Also known as a ‘a mentally healthy environment’) has been a hot topic in the...

By Dr Asha Patel

Name the emotion and acknowledge the child's feelings

Emotion coaching. You may have heard of it, but do you know what it is and how you can use it effectively in your school? Children struggle...

By Dr Asha Patel