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A Well School places just as much emphasis on wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and well and that they must take care of their staff and their pupils wellbeing to create a culture that allows everyone to reach their potential.Well Schools is a growing community of like-minded professionals and stakeholders who believe that wellbeing should be at the heart of education. Wellbeing should permeate all aspects of education and be the foundation of the culture that staff and pupils experience. By registering free to the Well School community you are committing to join the movement for change in education, connect with colleagues across the UK to share resources and support each other and celebrate the impact of your Well School.

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A Well School places just as much emphasis on wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and well and that they must take care of their staff and their pupils wellbeing to create a culture that allows everyone to reach their potential.Well Schools is a growing community of like-minded professionals and stakeholders who believe that wellbeing should be at the heart of education. Wellbeing should permeate all aspects of education and be the foundation of the culture that staff and pupils experience. By registering free to the Well School community you are committing to join the movement for change in education, connect with colleagues across the UK to share resources and support each other and celebrate the impact of your Well School.

    Well Schools S5, E11 - School Sport Report 2023

    Well Schools S5, E11 - School Sport Report 2023

    On this week’s episode, we learn the about the state of play around PE, School Sport & Physical Activity and how it can have a positive impact on young people’s happiness, health and connectedness.

    PE & School Sport Report: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/media/5bcgx4kh/yst_pe_school_sport_report_2023_final_revd.pdf


    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Women-Exposing-World-Designed/dp/1784706280/ref=asc_df_1784706280/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=256266022931&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4054888948194282977&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046539&hvtargid=pla-886826816787&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free,
    here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work
    through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of
    educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    • 41 min
    Well Schools S5, E10 - Build Belonging to Teach Happy

    Well Schools S5, E10 - Build Belonging to Teach Happy

    On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of building a sense of happiness and belonging in our schools.

    Teach Happy: https://www.teachappy.co.uk

    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teaching-Happiness-Well-Being-Schools-Morris/dp/0826443036

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Well Schools S5, E9 - Power of Inclusive Movement

    Well Schools S5, E9 - Power of Inclusive Movement

    On this week’s episode, we learn what it takes to make a school a fully inclusive environment the right amount of Belief, Belonging & Butterflies.

    Youth Sport Trust ‘Sport Sanctuaries’: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/resources/inclusion/sport-sanctuaries#:~:text=Strongly%20allied%20to%20the%20five,impact%20of%20a%20global%20pandemic.   

    Well Schools Book Clubs: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dare-Different-leadership-transformational-schools/dp/178583276X

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    • 54 min
    Well Schools S5, E8 - Building Belonging at Manchester Communication Academy

    Well Schools S5, E8 - Building Belonging at Manchester Communication Academy

    On this week’s episode, we learn how a school in Manchester is using strength based narratives along with exciting and innovative approaches to education to Build Belonging in and out of school.



    Teaching: The New Reality Report: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-organisations/research/teaching-the-new-reality/



    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Huh-Curriculum-conversations-between-subject/dp/1913622738



    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/B07J1XQSNK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25NUIQPDPPUYW&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1684412632&s=books&sprefix=atomic+habits%2Cstripbooks%2C86&sr=1-1



    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org



    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events
    coming in the future: @well_schools



    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    • 47 min
    Rachael Mackenzie on Focus

    Rachael Mackenzie on Focus

    On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of ensuring every young person is Prepared with the knowledge and understanding of how movement supports their physical and mental state, allowing for greater focus and attention.

    Sport England Active Lives: ⁠https://www.sportengland.org/research-and-data/data/active-lives⁠

    Well Schools Book Club: ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Well-Balanced-Child-Movement-Learning/dp/1903458633⁠

    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: ⁠www.well-school.org⁠

    Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together ⁠communities⁠ of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and ⁠resources⁠ to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: ⁠www.youthsporttrust.org⁠.

    • 57 min
    Well Schools S5, E6 - Power of movement and nature

    Well Schools S5, E6 - Power of movement and nature

    On this week’s episode, we learn why movement and nature are vital to ensure that we all feel safe, feel valued and feel belonging.



    Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Life-Lessons-Longest-Happiness/dp/1846046769/ref=asc_df_1846046769/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570321680287&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5311903196726093659&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007422&hvtargid=pla-1636198555382&psc=1&th=1&psc=1


    Well Schools Research: https://www.well-school.org/take-action/evidence



    Intelligent Health: https://www.intelligenthealth.co.uk


    You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org


    Follow Well Schools on Twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools

    Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org

    Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.

    • 1 hr 6 min

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