The Primary School’s Post

Social communication, or pragmatics, is the way children use language in social situations. 🗣️It includes: ✔️Using language for different purposes: Greeting, informing, requesting, etc. ✔️Adapting language to the listener or situation: Talking differently to a baby versus an adult, adjusting volume in noisy environments, considering the listener’s knowledge. ✔️Following unspoken conversation rules: Taking turns, making eye contact, using facial expressions and gestures. These rules can vary across cultures and families. Social communication is crucial for building relationships and academic success. If your child struggles with this, a Speech Therapist can help. Developing social communication involves: ✔️Receptive language: Understanding language. ✔️Expressive language: Using language through speech or other means. ✔️Pre-language skills: Gestures, facial expressions, imitation, joint attention, and eye contact. ✔️Executive functioning: Higher order reasoning and thinking skills. ✔️Self-regulation: Managing emotions, behaviour, attention, and activity level appropriately. If there are multiple areas of concern, both Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy may be recommended. Hello Speech offers both, ensuring comprehensive support for your child's needs. Reach out to us today: info@hellospeechgta.com

The importance of our working relationships   I have been providing supervision in the field of education for many years, and I am noticing recurring themes from teaching assistants. Some of the common themes include: ·      I don’t feel valued in my role ·      Being treated differently because of status level   ·      Physically experiencing high levels of anxiety, ·      Feeling burnt out, ·      Believes, I should be able to manage a child's behaviour ·      Believes, I should be working all weekend to get this work marked ·      Believes, I am not good enough I sensed their roles brought an imbalance in their working relationships due to less autonomy, expectations were high, waiting on instructions, and being paid less. Often relationships can become strained because of external factors such as power imbalances. In the session, together we looked at the importance of a good relationship built on a foundation of trust, respect, self-awareness, inclusion, and open communication. Being listening to and perhaps after hard days at work sitting down and having a cuppa to acknowledge today has been a stressful day.   As human beings, we all want to feel appreciated, whether you’re a manager or TA.  Even just a quick "thank you" can make a real difference Our sessions focused on the positive contributions of each other and the positive impact this can have on the children and staff. It enabled the staff to see their strengths and see how much they care for the children and the difference this can make. The sessions raised awareness about each other's feelings, encouraging everyone to support and check in with one another. This led to them hugging each other and acknowledging their strengths and qualities. As human beings, we often struggle to recognize our accomplishments but find it easy to acknowledge others. #education #relationships

Providing etiquette and mannerism training to adolescents is essential for several reasons: 1. Social Skill Development Adolescents are at a critical stage of social development. Learning proper manners helps them navigate social situations with confidence and ease. It fosters better communication and interaction with peers, adults, and authority figures. 2. Building Respect and Empathy Understanding and practicing etiquette teaches respect for others' feelings and viewpoints. It cultivates empathy, making adolescents more considerate and aware of how their actions impact others. 3. Preparation for Adulthood Etiquette training prepares adolescents for future professional environments where proper behavior is crucial. It equips them with skills needed for interviews, networking, and professional interactions. 4. Improving Self-Esteem and Confidence Knowing how to behave appropriately boosts self-esteem and reduces social anxiety. Confidence in social settings can enhance overall mental health and well-being. 5. Enhancing Relationships Good manners strengthen personal relationships by fostering mutual respect and understanding. It helps prevent misunderstandings and conflicts, leading to healthier friendships and family dynamics. 6. Cultural and Social Awareness Learning about different cultural norms and practices broadens adolescents' perspectives. It promotes inclusivity and appreciation for diversity. 7. Promoting a Positive Community Well-mannered individuals contribute to a more respectful and harmonious community. It sets a standard for behavior, encouraging others to follow suit. 8. Personal and Academic Success Etiquette is linked to better academic performance due to improved focus, discipline, and interaction with teachers and peers. It supports personal growth by instilling values such as punctuality, responsibility, and integrity. 9. Digital Citizenship With the increasing use of digital platforms, understanding online etiquette is vital for safe and respectful digital interactions.It prevents cyberbullying and promotes positive online behavior. TeensAffirm 2024 Day 3 receives the honor of the presence of delectable Abiola Johnson 🔥🔥🔥 #TeenManners #RespectAndCourtesy #SocialSkills #ConfidenceBuilding #DigitalEtiquette #TableManners #RespectAndEmpathy #BuildConfidence #LifeSkills #SocialDevelopment #FutureLeaders #PositiveInteractions

being Ukranian means juggling your usual life [joys, plans & dreams], standard working duties in multilingual environment and tragic news from home every day and every night🫠 being myself means despite numerous disappointments in people, I still stand for my profile "People Specialist" - because to deal with people means acceptance of different characters, preferences, even mood swings; also means being hard-working, curious, eager to learn, to know, to develop. being a true psychologist means different ways of perception, because as we see ourselves, may not the same perception of people around and vice versa. just remember: be kind and respectful, tolerate and patient. everyone has own internal fight additionally to external challenges 🙏 #peoplelovepeople #killemwithkindness

This week's research review explores the correlation between teachers' job satisfaction and their intentions to quit. Findings showed a significant cause of negative job satisfaction are the three dimensions of burnout: 🔻 Exhaustion 🔻 Depersonalization 🔻 Reduced Accomplishment Here are just a few takeaways for improvement: 🔹 Implement targeted interventions 🔹 Foster opportunities for teachers' self-care 🔹 Equip teachers with resources to navigate challenges effectively (See more in the review posted below.) The TREC model teaches individuals and organizations how to build support and enable helping professionals to receive what they need to enhance their well-being, the well-being of one another, and the well-being of those they serve. Find out more about fostering educators' well-being on our website at: https://bit.ly/49iwbSv Craig Beswick Dana Brown Nevin Newell Staci Roth Miguel-Angel Soria #trec #traumaresilient #teachersfollowteachers

Do you want to know why quality teachers are so hard to retain? Short answer: Extreme burnout and horrible job satisfaction. Check out this Research Review from Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) to learn more about why teachers are inclined to quit teaching. As an educational leader, what can you do to recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and burnout, increase job satisfaction, support teacher well-being, and create cultures of trust and belonging? If you are unsure, Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) can help!

At the Benny Child Therapy Centre, the therapists are largely instrumental in impacting functional life skills( *we are concerned about their future)* But the first step is *Evaluation* , which includes but is not limited to: 1. **Occupational therapy evaluation* ( functional skills) This is to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses in performing activities of daily living. 2. *Sensory processing evaluation*( Sensory Profile) This is to identify if there are any behavioral issues ( sensory based) affecting the child's attention or functional life skills 3. *Speech and language development evaluation* This is to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses in the area of speech and communication skills 4. *Literacy evaluation* This is to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses in the area of basic academic abilities. Book for evaluation today. *08098775031* . Whatsapp only. #Occupationaltherapy #Occupationaltherapist #Occupationaltherapyforchildren #Speechtherapy #Speechtherapist #Behavioraltherapy #Behavioraltherapist #Specialeducation #Specialeducator #Sensoryintegrationtherapy #Activitiesofdailyliving

At the Benny Child Therapy Centre, the therapists are largely instrumental in impacting functional life skills( *we are concerned about their future)* But the first step is *Evaluation* , which includes but is not limited to: 1. **Occupational therapy evaluation* ( functional skills) This is to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses in performing activities of daily living. 2. *Sensory processing evaluation*( Sensory Profile) This is to identify if there are any behavioral issues ( sensory based) affecting the child's attention or functional life skills 3. *Speech and language development evaluation* This is to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses in the area of speech and communication skills 4. *Literacy evaluation* This is to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses in the area of basic academic abilities. Book for evaluation today. *08098775031* . Whatsapp only. #Occupationaltherapy #Occupationaltherapist #Occupationaltherapyforchildren #Speechtherapy #Speechtherapist #Behavioraltherapy #Behavioraltherapist #Specialeducation #Specialeducator #Sensoryintegrationtherapy #Activitiesofdailyliving

January 2nd and I’ve already done my first talk for the year! 🙂 (Teacher training as opposed to a conference speech, but let's not split hairs. It was awesome.) Huge thanks to Park View Primary School in Basingstoke for hosting me this morning (my sixth time in Basingstoke!)- I knew it would be a great morning when everyone arrived, having driven through the dark and rain, on a date far too early for any school to reasonably go back… and enthusiastically greeted each other, saying happy new year and – despite the miserable morning – all seemed so happy to be back. Even in my worst teaching days, I always valued the *people* - the staff and students were always the best part of the job. And there’s nothing like a good close-knit staff team (which in my experience, are the ones that do huge amounts of good for student wellbeing). I’m glad everyone engaged so well with the training and that so many kind words were said at the end. 🙂 More than anything though, thanks for showing me a taste of the one thing I really do miss about primary school teaching. - While I'm at it, if any other schools would like staff training (or autism-based work with students, author visits, parent talks, or several of these in the same day!) - or if your company would like me to talk about getting the best from your ND employees - here's a page about the kind of thing I do.   https://lnkd.in/desg2fhJ

Usually, LinkedIn is a place to share achievements, whether it’s completing a course or landing a new position. But what about being open and honest? Many people know me as an ambitious young woman who loves learning and discovering new things. And that’s true. But few know that every day I live with the open question of how to integrate my knowledge and skills into French society. My first degree is in physical rehabilitation and massage. I can’t continue to develop in this field due to health issues and a feeling that I want something more. My second degree is in social work. The third is in psychology, a field that allows me to work online and volunteer. But how can I adapt my knowledge here? Will I ever be able to work as a psychologist with the French? My English is at a B2 level, and my French is at B1. Is that enough to work here? Yes and no. I need more. I’m interested in the field of human resources, but that requires additional training as well… Every day, I think about my future and how I can be useful. Do I need a career consultant, a coach, or just more confidence? These are also open questions 😁 Have you ever felt something similar? Have you managed to integrate into a new country, and what helped you cope with it? #careerjourney #integration #mentalhealth #learninganddevelopment #humanresources #careerconsulting #livingabroad #selfimprovement #languagelearning #careegoals #openquestions #seekingadvice #professionalgrowth #personaldevelopment