There's a growing issue in our education system: abuse directed at school staff is becoming alarmingly common. A recent survey revealed that 82% of school leaders report facing abuse from parents, including threats, intimidation, and even violence (NAHT, 2024). This...

The Sutton Trust have released their annual survey report on School Funding and Pupil Premium, highlighting a funding shortfall which has led to SLT's using their pupil premium to plug gaps in the general budget. Key findings from the 1282 teachers surveyed were: 74%...

2025 theme: "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures"   "World Health Day 2025 marks the launch of the "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" campaign, a powerful call to action that stresses the need to address maternal and newborn health. While the statistics are...

Our recent Regional Mental Health in Education Show in Basingstoke was a great opportunity for knowledge-sharing, discussion, and networking. The event featured a mix of seminars and workshops running in parallel, allowing attendees to choose sessions that best suited...

It's no secret that this last half term has been very busy for a number of you (Teacher Tapp., 2025), we understand that staffing issues and pupil behaviour are key factors in creating additional workload. As this Easter break is staggered, we know that a few of you...

Here’s your monthly summary and thank you for being part of AMHIE and our growing community. Basingstoke Regional Show We had a wonderful time in Basingstoke, thank you to everyone who attended and made the day inspiring, fun and informative! Don’t forget to share...

Discussions on gender and education often focus on girls, but recent reports highlight a growing concern: boys are falling behind academically. A recent report by the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) reveals that young men are consistently falling behind their...

The teacher shortage crisis is growing, with the government’s goal of recruiting 6,500 new teachers becoming more challenging (NFER). The issue is not just about numbers but the real impact on students and teachers' mental health as they try to keep the system...

The Power of Self-Worth.  Self-worth is essential for both personal and professional growth, especially for those working with children and young people. It’s crucial to nurture self-worth not only in your students but also in yourself. However, maintaining self-worth...

A new study released 14th February 2025 suggests that limiting screen time for children will help reduce the mental health issues of stress and depression. The study entitled "Childhood Lifestyle Behaviours and Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescence" published these...

AMHIE have done some leg work for you, it's just passed half term and it's a long way through to Easter. How are things going at the moment? We thought it might help if we gathered some evidence-based advice and resources on things you could try to reduce your stress...

Q: Welcome to AMHIE, Danielle Can you introduce yourself to our community? Hi AMHIE community! I’m so excited to be joining the team as your new weekly blogger! I have a background in psychology, and I’m deeply passionate about mental health advocacy in education....