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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 4h

The new Post-16 Education and Skills white paper is out from the @department for education here's everything you need to know and how it will effect schools in the coming months:

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#WhitePaper #Policy #Education #Post16 #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching

New Post-16 and Education White Paper - What's the impact?

The main changes and policies to be implemented, as set out in the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, focus on reforming the system to drive economic

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 4d

- Daily Report Cards: This structured intervention establishes goals for child behaviour developed collaboratively between the child, teacher, and parents, and rewards are provided for meeting these goals. The consistent feedback provided by DRCs may also address school-home relationship issues.

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 4d

- Warnings and Consequences: Offer clear warnings to allow students the chance to adjust their behaviour before disciplinary action is taken. Implement logical consequences to help the student understand the connection between their actions and the outcomes

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 4d

- Allow Movement Breaks: Provide movement breaks within lessons to allow children to release excess energy and maintain focus. Allowing students to stretch and move helps prevent discomfort from prolonged desk sitting

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDAware #Neurodivergent #Classroomstrategies

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 4d

- Adopt positive reward-orientated strategies. Teachers should praise positive behaviour and celebrate achievements

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDAware #Neurodivergent #Classroomstrategies

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 4d

Our last post of the week for ADHD Awareness month.

Let's talk behavioural management, requiring a thoughtful, empathic approach and focused on positive reinforcement and clear boundaries should enable improved focus and outcomes.

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #EduSkyUK #SENDforSchools

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 5d

@mind.org.uk have released their 2025 mental health report, find out about the key changes in the data from 2024 and how this impacts your setting here: amhie.com/minds-big-me...

#mentalhealth #report #minduk #education

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 5d

A new report from @suttontrust.bsky.social was released this morning on SEND inequalities.

We examine the wider implications of this data for UK Schools: amhie.com/a-new-send-r...

#SuttonTrust #Reports #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching #SENDforSchools

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 5d

The Education Secretary last night confirmed that all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13.

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#DfE #news #UKTeaching #EduSkyUK

Mandatory reading test for all pupils aged 13

A national focus on reading to start at secondary school as the government announces a mandatory reading test for all children at age 13.

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 6d

A new study suggests a link between social media use and poorer cognition in teens. The findings are published in @jama.com.

Does this have farther reaching impacts in the classroom? We examine in more detail: amhie.com/social-media...

#mentalhealth #UKschools #UKteaching #EduSkyUK

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 6d

- Leverage Interests: Use the student’s personal interests (e.g., extreme sports) to engage them in classwork and keep their minds active, as students with ADHD express a preference for relevant and purposeful content

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDAware #Neurodivergent #Classroom

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 6d

- Pacing and Scaffolding: Pace tasks appropriately and use scaffolding (supporting instruction) to help the child progress at their own speed. Offering alternative mental stimulation when restlessness occurs can refocus attention and prevent distraction.

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 6d

- Use Visual and Organisational Aids: Employing visuals helps to clarify instructions. Simple tools such as planners or digital apps can assist children with organisation and time management. Students may also benefit from tasks they can cross off once completed.

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 6d

- Break Down Tasks and Provide Clear Instructions: Children with ADHD may thrive when large workloads are broken down into smaller, manageable steps. Instructions should be clear, simple (e.g., giving one instruction at a time), and repeated.

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 6d

Continuing on with ADHD Awareness let's talk more about practical classroom management strategies.

Strategies should focus on breaking down tasks, clarifying expectations, and increasing engagement to counter difficulties with focus and organisation

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 8d

Continuing on with ADHD Awareness Month and we want to share some environmental strategies for supporting those with ADHD in the classroom.

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDAware #UKSchools #UKTeaching #EduSkyUK

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 8d

Super Early bird tickets are on sale for our 2026 conferences now - but only until 31st October 2025 - so book now to get your 80% discount.

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#EduSkyUK #UKTeaching #UKSchools #MentalHealth

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 11d

Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme is "Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies"

We discuss in our blog, with links to free resources and factsheets.

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#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #Education #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 13d

It's World Mental Health Day this Friday, and we're sharing resources you can access for free.

First up, it's the World Federation for Mental Health and their webinar wfmh.global/news/2025.25...

#WorldMentalHealthDay2025 #MentalHealth #Education #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 14d

We have some exciting news for you - AMHIE Conferences are back for 2026 and Super Early bird tickets are available right up until 31st October 2025 with 80% off.

Visit community.amhie.com/amhie-confer... to read more and book.

#UKTeaching #UKSchools #EduSkyUK

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 14d

"From today, people training to become teachers in key subjects can apply for tax-free bursaries and scholarships worth up to £31,000."

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#teachertraining #UKSchools #UKTeaching

Everything you need to know about teacher training bursaries and scholarships

We want to make it easier for talented people to train as teachers, especially in subjects where they’re needed most. That’s why bursaries and scholarships have just been announced for those starting ...

https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/everything-you-need-to-know-about-teacher-training-bursaries-and-scholarships/"

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 15d

So what are the biggest challenges facing schools supporting children with ADHD?

All this week we will be breaking down these challenges and talking about ways that schools can help reduce their impact.

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHD #UKTeaching #UKSchools #EduSkyUK

The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 15d

This is worrying news from Canada, what is being done to support those with #ADHD? This is what #ADHDAwarenessMonth is all about, sharing the information that people need to help and support those with ADHD

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 18d

Our final ADHD Awareness Month post this week highlights the increase we have seen in referrals for assessment in the last 2 years.

Data from @england.nhs.uk (Digital)

#ADHDAware #UKSchools #UKTeaching #MentalHealth #ADHDAwarenessMonth #EduSkyUK

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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 19d

October is ADHD Awareness Month. Just over half a million people in the UK were on the waiting list for an ADHD assessment in March this year.

Data from @england.nhs.uk (Digital)

#ADHDAware #UKSchools #UKTeaching #MentalHealth #ADHDAwarenessMonth #EduSkyUK

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