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If you work in education, in any role, you'll be well aware of the deepening crisis around school attendance. It's a hot topic affecting all of us, including families at home and the numbers are increasingly concerning. So what can we actually do, realistically, in our own settings, to dismantle barriers to school attendance so that every child, in every setting, can thrive and fulfil their potential? Take a look at our latest think piece, People Not Numbers: Dismantling Barriers to School Attendance, where we explore: • factors behind rising levels of pupil absence • reframing the school attendance crisis • adopting a puzzle-solving mindset towards school attendance • what we mean by ‘family engagement’? • barriers to effective family engagement • family engagement as one way to address school attendance Download your free copy today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e68UJT6d #familyengagement #community #attendance

I'm particularly pleased to see our latest thought leadership piece being published today- because it feels hugely personal. One day, my child said, "I can't go to school today." That was the start of 9 months of part-time timetables, meetings with school, contact from local authority attendance officers, juggling home-schooling and a full-time job, and so much more. It's been a rough ride, but I'm so fortunate that my child's school has gone above and beyond to support us - weekly emails from his teacher sharing all the strategies they're putting in place, a pastoral team of support, starting school in the nurture room, reduced timetable, extra sensory breaks, allowing him to wear his own clothes and bring a toy in from home, and a big box of tissues ready and words of support during a few very emotional meetings. I really couldn't ask for more. This week we're celebrating. My son managed to go on a week-long residential trip, something that was unthinkable only a month ago. We're not out of the woods yet. We're bound to encounter more setbacks. But finally, there's a little glimmer of light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. School non-attendance is a complex problem and there's no easy solution. I hope that this think piece will help give schools ways to see the child behind the attendance figures, and find ways to support them. Because every child deserves to feel safe and happy and have the right to learn. #EBSA #Attendance #Education

Education is a two-way street, and the journey starts at home. While schools can ignite the spark, it’s at home where the flame is nurtured. As educators, we witness immense expectations from parents, yet sometimes, the most valuable contribution—time—gets overlooked. Let’s remember that the most meaningful lessons aren’t just taught in classrooms but also around the dinner table, during bedtime stories, and in everyday moments. Together, we can cultivate not just smart kids, but empathetic, curious, and resilient individuals. #ParentingMatters #EducationPartners #HomeAndSchool #RaisingFutureLeaders #BeyondTheClassroom

Educators! Counselors! Administrators! Check out our Case Studies of schools doing The Let Grow Experience and Let Grow Play Club. Hear from your peers on the issues different teachers and schools were experiencing, how working with #LetGrow addressed them, and how parents and kids reacted to the programs. Check them out 👉 https://ow.ly/u6pj50StmHk #ChildIndependence

As teachers, we spend a significant amount of time with your children, and there are insights we wish every parent knew to support their child's growth. From understanding that children may behave differently at school to recognizing that progress extends beyond grades, these insights can strengthen the home-school partnership. When parents and teachers work together, we can create the best possible learning environment for each child. Here’s what teachers wish parents knew about their children. feel free to add yours in the comments section. @temmy_emerald creations #iamlinkedinteacher #journey #themumsteacherwithlinkedinteachers #linkedinforteachers #educatortemmylardeythegreatteacher #olukotogbafe #dedicatedtoraisingnoblea

📢 Empowering Communities for School Choice! 🎓🏫 In a world where chance should never determine a child's education, it's time to take action! Many feel powerless, but we must rise up and fight for more school choice. When the narrative of school closures emerges, let's not fall for the hustle.  The way they get us is telling us that something is being taken from us and because we've had so much taken from us we go straight into defensive mode. #EducationMatters #SchoolChoice #EmpoweringCommunities

Get to know us ! ☀️ The multi-faceted impacts of our program go beyond the individual student : strengthening school systems and communities, re-engaging parents, and dynamizing school culture ! Check out the last part of our video series right here! 👇 #transformingeducation #sexualityeducation

This month, we are celebrating the ways educators have taken the brain-based principles and strategies that we provide and brought them to life in their classrooms. You’ll find the following three stories from Nadine Rotay, LPC, NeuroLogic® Trainer/Coach, in the article linked below: 1)     Chaos to Calm in an Elementary Classroom 2)     Building Community Among Middle Schoolers 3)     Transforming a Highschooler’s Classroom Experience https://lnkd.in/ekYqEuvG

To build a strong and effective classroom community, you must work with the children in your care to build an environment that’s comforting and supportive. Read our article about building supportive classroom communities to learn practical strategies that will help your children reach their full potential. https://bit.ly/3XfpoEB

Here are 3 SEL tips for starting the new school year: -Consider how you will provide support for children when they experience big emotions and challenging times like transitions. -Provide books about beginning school, feelings and friends. -Plan for beginning school activities that help establish connections with adults and children in new environments. ➡️For more info about social-emotional learning, check out our blog ➡️SEL is our specialty for teacher training - reach out to learn more We’re wishing you a warm and wonderful beginning of school - full of hugs, smiles and laughter! #earlychildhoodspecialties #socialemotionallearning #backtoschool2024 #earlychildhoodeducationandcare #earlychildhoodeducators