Why schools love pet therapy
Animals can bring joy, calm and even improve learning outcomes. Absolutely Education speaks to four schools that make full use of pet therapy superpowers
Mind games – journals and games to help children express feelings
Mind games can be positive, and a new crop of journals and family games offer fun and useful tools to help even young children get in touch with their feelings and express themselves
Luna, the sister app
Luna is an app that acts like a virtual big sister, helping teens to get answers about their bodies, their wellbeing and their lives
Knightsbridge School and Place2Be’s wellbeing partnership
Knightsbridge School's pioneering Place2Be partnership prioritises good mental health across the whole community. Absolutely Education finds out more
How schools are helping to boost children’s mental health and happiness
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Wellington College on the wellbeing top five
Wellington College Head of Student Emotional Health & Wellbeing Dr Jenny Griggs discusses how to use the NHS' 'Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing' to help young people
Natasha Devon on navigating teenage years
Natasha Devon talks to young people, a lot, making hers a voice to listen to when it comes to helping them (and us) navigate the light and shade of growing up
Magical island – James’ Place co-founder’s enchanting new book
James' Place co-founder Clare Milford Haven talks about the inspiration behind her new book, capturing the timeless magic of family holidays
Pangbourne College on assessing a school’s wellbeing markers
Caroline Bond of Pangbourne College outlines the key markers of a school that prioritises children's mental health and wellbeing
St Margaret’s School on keeping it real with role models
Lara Péchard, Head of St Margaret's School in Hertfordshire, discusses the value of presenting the right role models and reassuring young people that being 'ordinary' is enough