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What do you do when OCD tells you to stop running? You do it anyway! This happens by slowly learning to do the OPPOSITE of what it wants. It begins by taking super tiny steps to challenge OCD. That's how you start reducing OCD's hold over your child. When you do this, amazing transformations can eventually happen, including: >> Achieving great exam grades (despite school attendance plummeting). >> Moving away to study at your dream university (something that once seemed impossible ). >> Running the great run in Newcastle in a decent time (despite still having facing some challenges to achieve this). That's how you get your life back from OCD. Warning: It isn't a quick fix. And it isn't an easy one. But if you take the first step towards doing the opposite of what it wants. And you show up for therapy every single day, no matter how tough it gets. You can eventually start returning to a more normal life. If you'd like more information on how to support a child with OCD (without feeding it). I have created two FREE guides to help you. In my guides 'How to Tackle Childhood OCD in 5 Steps' and 'How to Support a Child With OCD at School', I share strategies I learnt when parenting a child with OCD. My aim is to help parents and school staff support children with OCD so that they, too, can eventually go on to achieve their goals and dream life. Click on the link in my featured section to download your copy today. #ocdawareness #ocdrecovery #parentingstruggles #childrensmentalhealth

I was honored to moderate a panel during yesterday's Performance Matters Forum on the promise of high-dosage tutoring (HDT) in Connecticut. Joined by leaders from Manchester, Thompson, and Regional District 15 school districts, we discussed the significant impact of the Connecticut State Department of Education's $11.5 million investment in HDT for math students statewide. Here are my five quick takeaways from listening to the panelists: ⭐ The program is making a difference. Districts are reporting jumps in student performance, and equally important, increases in student confidence, engagement, and attendance. Even more promising data coming soon! 🔨 An initiative like this does not happen on its own. The district leadership required to introduce a disruptive but highly effective intervention mid-school year, with an already jam-packed school day, is nothing short of commendable. 📈 Balancing essential elements with adaptability is crucial to scaling evidence-based policies and programs. We were firm with the model - 3 days a week, minimum 30-minute sessions, tutor-student ratios no greater than 1 to 4, during the school day - but allowed flexibility in other areas. 🟰 Instructional coherence matters. Teacher-tutor coordination matters. A disconnect between what students learn in class and what they experience in tutoring can undermine the program’s effectiveness. 🤗 Finally, the impact of a reliable, dedicated, and motivational tutor cannot be overstated. When students love their tutor, the mindset around tutoring changes from something they "have to do" to something they "get to do." Lots of gratitude to organizations like the National Student Support Accelerator for their help getting our state on board with and invested in this initiative. As a former math teacher, I'm excited to see how school leaders continue to harness the promise of HDT for students across CT! Learn more about what we're doing at https://lnkd.in/efhZVRNB

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I'm often asked by educators what can be done to achieve perfect attendance. But what I really hope schools reflect on are the ways to engage students and families: 1️⃣ Prioritize Participation, Not Just Attendance - Focus on perfect participation over perfect attendance. 2️⃣ Encourage Homework Completion - Reward perfect homework completion to emphasize academic engagement. 3️⃣ Strengthen Relationships - Concentrate on perfecting relationships between students, families, and educators. 4️⃣ Address Chronic Absenteeism - Shift the concern from perfect attendance to combating chronic absenteeism. 5️⃣ Acknowledge Life Events - Recognize the importance of family vacations and medical emergencies without penalties. 6️⃣ Teach Homework Recovery Educate families on how to request missed assignments and catch up after absences. 7️⃣ Highlight the Importance of Attendance - Ensure families understand the importance of attendance while maintaining flexibility for life’s challenges.

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👂🙉 We’ve heard through the grapevine that some of you are being forced to “upgrade” to a new pupil assessment system! We have even heard how unhappy some of you are with this new system that has been foisted upon you. 🤔💭If you find yourself thinking "I wonder if there is an upgrade out there that is an actual real upgrade? Something better, more flexible that meets my needs?" then spare us 15 minutes of your time. We are the solution for your pupil assessment woes. We could save you money AND reduce your workload, giving you back your free time. ⏬Leave a comment below or message us directly for more information! 😊 #ukeducation #pupilassessmentsoftware #pupiltrackingsystem

For students in our Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program, these tips are essential: 1. Learn About Common Health Conditions: Equip yourself with knowledge to provide the best care possible. 2. Maintain Professional Boundaries: Ensure your care is respectful and ethical. 3. Be Prepared for Emotional Challenges: Develop strategies to manage the emotional aspects of your role. 🩺 Interested in making a difference as a PSW? Explore our program today: https://hubs.li/Q02QjBsp0

Fun Moves: Galloping, Skipping, and Squatting Physical and Health Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

📚 Becoming a Sensory Aware School: A Toolkit to Develop a Whole School Approach for Sensory Wellbeing Co-authored by Alice Hoyle and Tessa Hyde, this book covers everything schools need to know and consider about the sensory needs of all students and staff in the school environment! ✨ Setting out a roadmap for working from sensory awareness to sensory inclusion and towards sensory wellbeing, the book offers a multitude of strategies and resources and illustrates how adopting a whole school approach to sensory wellbeing will benefit everyone. ✨ A must read for anyone committed to fostering an environment where all students can thrive! 👀 Take a peek at some of the key audit tools available in this freebook sample (which includes a 20% discount code when you order a copy of the book) 👉 https://loom.ly/tBlqTRQ 📖 Order your copy of the book here: https://loom.ly/dohDW5c #SensoryAwareness #SensoryInclusive #SensoryNeeds #SensoryWellbeing #InclusiveEducation #WholeSchoolApproach