Navigating the Post-Holiday Transition: A Gentle Guide for School Staff Returning to school after a break can feel unexpectedly challenging. While holidays offer rest and reflection, the shift back to structured routines may bring fatigue, stress, and emotional strain. Whether you're a teacher, leader, or support staff, here are six common challenge, sand practical, compassionate tips, to help you ease back into school life.

The Calm Comeback: Navigating School After Break

Navigating the Post-Holiday Transition: A Gentle Guide for School Staff Returning to school after a break can feel unexpectedly...

By Tanya Birch

I love my job - Intervention Support Officer

Back to school is well under way and I have no doubt there will be a mix of emotions felt amongst the school and its community. Some...

By Tanya Birch

The cost of caring; Supporting the mental health of staff

When I signed up to be a teacher, I wish they had told me that I would also be a nurse, a doctor and a social worker. We are all of those...

By Dr Asha Patel

How to help parents and children heal together

Why healing together is so importantParents and children who have been impacted by domestic abuse often have feelings of shame and grief,...

By Katie Cunneen

Summer is not always a holiday for children

'I hate school'. If teachers had a pound for every time they heard this they would probably be the best paid professionals in the UK but it...

By Asha Patel