How Teacher Relationships Enhance Student Belonging in Schools Why relationships matter more than ever in schools. When children talk about school, they rarely start with lessons or policies. They talk about people. A teacher who noticed them. An adult who listened....
Advice on implementing the DfE mobile phone bans for schools and reasonable adjustments. In January 2026, the Department for Education released updated guidance on mobile phones. Following this, Bridget Phillipson released a message stating “All schools in...
International Day of Education 2026: Co-creation and Mental Health in Education Every year on 24 January, the world marks the International Day of Education, celebrating the role that learning plays in fostering peace, development and human dignity. In 2026, the theme...
The DfE release ‘Children of the 2020s’ research brief Lily Blakeledge January 2026 As educators and Mental Health Leads, we are often on the frontline of the shifting developmental landscape. A recent research brief from the Children of the 2020s study, titled Home...
Why Psychological Flexibility Is a Superpower for Young People By Nic Hooper January 2026 Growing up today can feel overwhelming. Young people are navigating school pressure, social media, family expectations, changing identities, and a world that rarely slows down....
As we near the end of 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on the past 12 months. The challenges and the rewards. By Lily Blakeledge 24th December 2025 As we reach the final days of December, I find myself reflecting on the year not just from my desk at AMHIE,...
