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Something for you from Finding Nemo - you can find positive messages in the most unlikely of places!
And we do keep swimming. Sometimes it feels like we’re swimming against an incredibly strong, insurmountable current, but we eventually pass through into calmer waters. So keep on swimming.
This is a really interesting article proposing a very different model of education. What do you think? Would it work or would it bring its own difficulties? Let us know your thoughts in the comments ....
“Of course (nearly) all schools in the UK take mental health seriously, but what if they put it first, before any other responsibility? What if their primary purpose was to educate children to have a happy and healthy life?”
www.tes.com/news/what-if-schools-valued-wellbeing-more-results
What if schools valued wellbeing more than results?
The government of New Zealand puts mental health above economic growth. Psychologist Tara Porter asks: what would happen if our schools did the same?It may only be the start of the week but there’s never a wrong time to appreciate the importance of self-care. Looking after your mental wellbeing should be a priority not an afterthought so be kind to yourself!