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Open Learn Articles and Courses on Self-care and Wellbeing

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/learn-live-well-self-care-on-openlearn Lots of articles and free courses on aspects of self care available on Open Learn for example: Articles Five tips on how to plan new self-care routines The benefits of outdoor green and blue spaces. Five tips for relaxing during difficult times Your Wellbeing MOT Courses Young People’s Wellbeing Young People and Mental Health […]

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News from Dorset Council – Helpline for Parents/Carers and Changes to Alternative Provision

https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2022/01/06/helpline-for-parents-and-carers-worried-about-their-childs-progress/ https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2022/01/11/changes-to-alternative-provision-in-dorset/ Dorset Council has launched an initiative to help parents and carers who are worried their child might not be making the progress they should, and may have emerging special education needs. The Dorset Education Advice Line is a phone line for parents, carers and professionals who support children who may have special educational needs and/or

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Mental Health at Secondary School – Approach is Failing Young People, new report from MIND finds.

48% of young people responding to a MIND survey said they had been disciplined at school for behaviour that was due to their mental health. The new report can be downloaded at https://www.mind.org.uk/media/8852/not-making-the-grade.pdf. The report is full of testimony from young people, sharing their accounts, including experiences of being pushed out of mainstream education with unmet mental

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Support for all School Staff

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ Twinkl has teamed up with charity MIND to support all school staff throughout the pandemic. “For free, confidential, emotional support, text KEYWORKER to 85258 or call 116 123, any time, night or day. All in confidence with trained volunteers. Discover more resources recommended for educators below. As a teacher, it’s a unique time with worries you probably

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