Behaviour

We are in the midst of a mental health crisis among young people – one that predates the pandemic. But while schools have never been more aware of the issues facing students, many common approaches to wellbeing simply aren’t working, says Helen Street

Katherine McGreal explains how her school has put nurture first – and how it has impacted students

US socialite Paris Hilton has got behind those campaigning to end restraint and seclusion in schools

In their efforts to tackle academic underachievement among boys, many schools are overlooking a key factor – young men’s reluctance to ask for support, says Mark Roberts, as he suggests ways in which teachers can encourage male pupils to reach out

No child has been permanently removed from Simon Flowers’ all-through school in 15 years. Shifting to a ‘zero-exclusions’ approach isn’t easy and it takes time, the head explains – but it’s worth it to avoid the long-term impact of such an action

The right stories can do wonderful things around helping young people to understand other people’s feelings, according to the founders of Empathy Day

Teaching learners to surf has been shown to reduce anxiety and re-engage them with education. But how does the approach work?

The no-excuses, retributive mindset is an unforgiving one – and pupils end up paying a high price, says Mary Meredith

Desks in rows were a Covid safety measure – but this primary teacher says they’re staying in her classroom

The mistaken belief that pupils are either left-brained or right-brained can be harmful in teaching, says Jonathan Firth

It’s a fact that students sweat more when they hit puberty and, in some cases, the resulting smell can be unpleasant – and may even lead to bullying. To help a student tackle their BO, teachers need to broach the subject sensitively and explain how to deal with it effectively, says Simon Creasey

Young people are increasingly vulnerable to abuse online – so how can schools help to safeguard students from the darkest parts of the web?