Pupil health and wellbeing
Pupil transitions and pastoral systems
5 articles- Primary to secondary transition: features of an effective programmeGet inspiration from primary and secondary schools that have embedded the key ingredients of successful transition into their programme to help pupils get ready for the jump to year 7.
- Secondary transition: a trauma-informed approachMake secondary transition smoother and more consistent by collecting better quality information. Find out how 2 secondary leaders use a children's learning and wellbeing audit (CLAWBA) to help them provide the transition support that pupils need.
- Transition: reception to year 1Use these strategies and techniques to smooth pupils' transition from reception to year 1, and find out how EYFS practitioners and year 1 teachers should work together.
Pupil wellbeing
12 articles- Fasting during Ramadan: supporting pupilsUnderstand what you can do and adaptations your school can make to support those pupils fasting during Ramadan, including during exams.
- How to build a positive mental health culture for pupilsFind advice on how to build a whole-school culture of positive pupil mental health and wellbeing into all aspects of school life.
- How to talk to pupils about Russia’s invasion of UkraineShare this guidance with your staff to give them confidence when talking to pupils of all ages about the war between Russia and Ukraine. Find out how to avoid racist and bullying incidents related to the events, and know how to support pupils with higher levels of anxiety.
School meals and FSM
3 articles- Free school meals (FSM): who's eligible?Find out the eligibility criteria for free school meals (FSM), and learn about the transitional protections in place during the Universal Credit rollout period.
- Making school meals more sustainable: case studyFind out the simple steps an award-winning school has taken towards making its school meals more sustainable, with advice on how you can do the same.
- Natasha's Law and school food standards: requirementsGet to grips with Natasha's Law and allergen labelling requirements, including what's good practice for cake sales. Plus, understand what the food standards are, when your school has to follow them and how you can check that you're compliant.