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Free resources and ideas for parents, schools and educators at kiddycharts.com Our social enterprise has a focus on wellbeing and we’ve got a free book club too: Shelf Care #EduSky
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“Why did the Hungry Caterpillar make a cocoon?”

#EYFS child: “So no one bothers him.”

“Sorry?” I ask.

EYFS child: “He needs time to THINK himself INTO a butterfly.”

“Wow!” I respond.

EYFS child: “Well, he didn’t do it by magic.”
November 16, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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Why won’t I just stay in my lane, stop talking about our school system and get on with treating mental health problems? Because every day I hear about practices causing distress - and I’m being asked to resolve the distress as if it, not the practice, is the problem. I’m being asked to be complicit.
November 16, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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🏫 SchoolAI - www.controlaltachieve.com/2023/12/edte...
🤖 Safe monitored AI activities for students
👸 Chat with historical figures, characters, careers
🧭 Explore any topic
🎓 Tutoring sessions, bell ringers & exit tickets

#edusky
January 10, 2024 at 10:16 PM
This doesn't surprise me - the education system isn't fit for purpose. It isn't because educators aren't trying, it is because there aren't the resources to help.

And then there aren't the resources outside of school to give the mental health support needed both for kids and the teachers...
Headteachers in England tell of worsening behaviour of pupils – and parents
School leaders in England describe culture of non-compliance since lockdowns, with pupils wandering corridors but skipping lessons
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2023 at 2:17 PM
This is stark reading.

It shouldn't be a surprise - after so long of it being underfunded, and ignored, our kids are suffering.

And those already in the system are struggling too - with understaffing and those that care needing their own mental health support.

We are failing the most vulnerable 😢
One in five children and young people in England has probable mental health issue, NHS figures show
www.bacp.co.uk
November 28, 2023 at 8:58 AM
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Let’s smash the stigma. Post a photo of your beautiful self if you live with mental health conditions to let others know they’re not alone.
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Hi, I have anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, OCPD, ADHD & CPSTD—a smorgasbord of mental illness! But I’m happy and living life as best I can 🧡
November 28, 2023 at 8:37 AM
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🔗 EdTech Links of the Week - www.controlaltachieve.com/2023/11/edte...

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#edusky
November 27, 2023 at 11:35 AM
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🌟 Since Bluesky is invite only we need to 🏋🏼 work harder to make sure there is an 🎓 EDU community once it's open to everyone.

🙏🏼 PLEASE engage with others posting on the #EduSky

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August 4, 2023 at 5:10 PM
So excited to be here 😆

This is me:

💕 I am a counsellor
💕 I run my own social business giving resources, mostly for free, to parents, carers and educators globally
💕 I have ADHD
🐉 I love dragons and LEGO
💕 I hate people that don’t indicate

Not necessarily in this order 😂

#EduSky
November 28, 2023 at 8:44 AM