Welcome to your February round for AMHIE, and what a month it’s been! As always here’s your monthly summary and thank you for being part of AMHIE and our growing community.
community.amhie.com
We are delighted to announce our new community portal – your one-stop-shop for your resources, training and support. You will now find your training and membership account on the new portal, over the coming weeks we will be moving a few things to make it easier for you to navigate. If you have experienced any disruption as a result of the move across or you can’t find something, please get in touch info@rootofit.com or phone the helpline 02381 120010. https://community.amhie.com/
Newcastle Regional Show
We had a wonderful time in Newcastle, thank you to everyone who attended and made the day inspiring, fun and informative! Don’t forget to share your pictures and thoughts for the day on our socials LinkedIn , Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook
Working Parties
Our working parties page is now live, these are meetings which anyone can join to discuss elements of their role, share tips, ideas and experience. AMHIE arrange it all, so all you need to do is show up when you want to join in! Please email us and express your interest info@rootofit.com we recruit working party members at the beginning of June to start in the new academic year. Read more: https://amhie.com/our-offer/educational-working-parties/
Update on Ofsted report cards
Ofsted is consulting on a new approach to inspecting education providers and the introduction of report cards. Introducing the Ofsted report card, giving parents detailed information about standards across more areas of practice in their child’s school, early years, or further education provider. Read more: https://amhie.com/ofsted-sets-out-proposals-for-fairer-education-inspections-and-new-more-detailed-report-cards/
“School phone bans don’t boost grades or wellbeing”
A study released 4th February 2025 finds that “There is no evidence that restrictive school policies are associated with overall phone and social media use or better mental wellbeing in adolescents.” Read more: https://amhie.com/school-phone-bans-dont-boost-grades-of-wellbeing/
Children’s mental health week 2025
The theme for this year was ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’, AMHIE have gathered some resources and tips just for you on our blog post: https://amhie.com/childrens-mental-health-week-2025/
“5 Tips to help boost your wellbeing during half term”
It can be hard finding ways to switch off when you get a break, so AMHIE have out together a short list of tips of things you can try. Read our blog post: https://amhie.com/5-tips-to-help-boost-your-wellbeing-this-half-term/
Dates for your diary for March 2025:
Designated Governor Course – 17th March 2025 2-5pm https://community.amhie.com/designated-governor-courses/
Live online Children’s and Young Person’s Mentor Qualification March 2025 – Dates: 24th March, 20th May and 25th June https://thementoringschool.com/course/live-online-childrens-and-young-persons-mentor-qualification-march-2025/
Basingstoke Regional Show – 31st March 2025 https://community.amhie.com/basingstoke/
Coming soon:
2025/2026 Events and training calendar – plan ahead for the next academic year
Deadline for awards 31st May – don’t forget to get your entry in for this years SEND Awards and The Mental Health in Education Awards
Thank you for being part of AMHIE, if you have any questions or you need support contact us on 02381 120010 or info@rootofit.com