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Embracing Everyone: How Inclusion Boosts Student Wellbeing

10 October 2024

Inclusion isn't just about bringing students together in the same classroom; it's about creating environments where every individual feels a sense of…

Preparing for the new academic year Wellbeing

‘Effortless is a myth’ - Building Personal Resilience

24 July 2024

As I write this article the Wimbledon Championship – the oldest tennis tournament in the world...

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Stay Interviews – Finding out How Staff Feel

08 July 2024

t’s the end of the school year and time to say goodbye to colleagues who are moving on.

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Supporting Your Own Personal Wellbeing

02 July 2024

Stress and burnout have become integral to many conversations and articles about the education sector.

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Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility!

30 April 2024

Safeguarding should be a key component in a quality school – if not THE component to a successful school...

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Wellness for the Whole Person: Embracing Modern Wellbeing Trends

11 April 2024

In today's fast-paced world, wellness has evolved from a trendy buzzword to a vital lifestyle choice...

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The Importance of Staff and Child Wellbeing in the Early Years

03 April 2024

It is a typical morning at our early learning centre in Dubai. Parents and children start approaching our doors at 7:45 a.m...

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Wellbeing – An International Curriculum Association Perspective

02 April 2024

Personal, Subject and International Learning can all influence the well-being of individuals and whole learning communities...

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Enhancing Educator Wellbeing: Simple Strategies for a Happier Teaching

27 March 2024

Teaching is not just a profession; it's a calling that demands passion, dedication, and resilience.

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GESS Talks Webinar 25 : Finding Balance: Wellbeing Policies, Burnout

26 March 2024

Join us in this webinar as we delve into the crucial aspects of wellbeing policies...

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The impact of a positive school culture on staff retention and recruitment

25 March 2024

There is a higher than ever demand for teachers and other staff in international schools.

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Helping prevent staff burnout

05 March 2024

All education staff experience stress...

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Enhancing Student Safety Through Effective Online Safeguarding Practices

19 February 2024

In an era dominated by digital learning, the safety of students online has emerged as a paramount concern.

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Beyond Policies: Building A Culture of Safeguarding in Schools

19 February 2024

Safeguarding pupils is the first responsibility of any school...

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Safeguarding in Early Years Settings

14 February 2024

Safeguarding in an early year’s setting refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect the well-being and safety of children.

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Ensuring Student Safety: The Importance of Safeguarding in Education

06 February 2024

.As educators, parents, and members of society, safeguarding the well-being of children and young people is paramount.

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Safeguarding in Schools: A Comprehensive Approach to Student Well-Being

02 February 2024

In the realm of education, creating a safe and secure environment for students is paramount to their overall well-being and academic success.

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Safeguarding children – Guidance for schools

30 January 2024

Working with children and young people offers many rewarding opportunities, and with the many benefits...

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GESS Talks Webinar 23 - Creating Safe Haven: Safeguarding Practices for

26 January 2024

Taking place Tuesday 27th February , 17:00 UAE / 13:00 UK

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Safeguarding in a Digital World

25 January 2024

In an age where technology is omnipresent in our lives, especially in education, we face a paradox.

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Safeguarding Students with Learning Challenges For Equitable Career

20 December 2023

Safeguarding Students with Learning Challenges For Equitable Career Readiness

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Prioritizing Wellbeing: Safeguarding in Schools and Alhekma International

15 December 2023

Prioritizing Wellbeing: Safeguarding in Schools and Alhekma International School's Approach

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Student Safety a priority for a thriving Future

05 December 2023

Student Safety a priority for a thriving Future

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Wellbeing in schools – what REALLY does this mean?

05 December 2023

Wellbeing in schools – what REALLY does this mean?

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Using boundaries to manage workload

24 November 2023

Using boundaries to manage workload 

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The Importance of Prioritising Mental Health Support in K-12 Education

09 November 2023

The Importance of Prioritising Mental Health Support in K-12 Education

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Promoting staff wellbeing – leading by example

14 August 2023

Promoting staff wellbeing – leading by example

Learning Environment Wellbeing

UAE: Students Should Undergo Tests To Assess Moral Skills, Says FNC Member 

24 July 2023

  A member of the Federal National Council has proposed that the Ministry of Education introduces aptitude tests similar to the Emirates…

Learning Environment Wellbeing

UAE: Students Should Undergo Tests To Assess Moral Skills, Says FNC Member 

21 July 2023

  A member of the Federal National Council has proposed that the Ministry of Education introduces aptitude tests similar to the Emirates…

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Safeguarding in Schools: Key Challenges and Effective Solutions

19 June 2023

Safeguarding in Schools: Key Challenges and Effective Solutions

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Creating a culture of appreciation

25 April 2023

Creating a culture of appreciation

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Gaming and esports can have a positive impact on your wellbeing.

29 March 2023

Gaming can actually benefit wellbeing in many ways, including improving mental health

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Well-being and Burnout in the Workplace

28 March 2023

This article aims to unwrap some of the complexities I uncovered while researching well-being and burnout in the workplace.

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GESS Talks Webinar 15 : Key Strategies for Preventing Burnout in Educators

This webinar is all about well-being for all and spotting the signs of ‘burnout’ early in children and educators. In addition to this, there are…

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The importance of a happy teacher!

23 March 2023

what can schools do to promote well-being for their staff and teachers?

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Teacher Wellness Jaunt: Strategies to Cope in a Demanding Profession

21 March 2023

In this article, we will explore the issue of teacher wellness and the strategies educators can use  to prioritize their wellbeing and avoid burnout

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Why Wellbeing

20 March 2023

when teachers experienced high levels of stress and anxiety, they were more likely to be critical and negative

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Webinar 15- Key Strategies for Preventing Burnout in Educators and Students

14 March 2023

Key Strategies for Preventing Burnout in Educators and Students

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Teachers- Here Are five ways to look after your financial well-being

14 March 2023

one of the biggest indicators of self-care is feeling financially secure.

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Top 10 Tips For Teachers’ Wellbeing

09 March 2023

Top 10 Tips For Teachers’ Wellbeing

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Personal Effectiveness and Wellbeing

02 March 2023

How can we break poor work habits?

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The gap between Wellbeing research and what’s delivered in schools

01 March 2023

I have the upmost empathy for schools, having spent a decade working in the education system.

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Wellbeing and Executive Functioning

28 February 2023

Research shows that wellbeing affects attendance, productivity, new skill learning and the ability to adjust to change at work and/or school. 

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Top Sustainable Trends this year that Educators should consider

14 February 2023

Top Sustainable Trends this year that Educators should consider

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Technology Integration: Student's Wellbeing Through Advisory Programs

14 February 2023

Technology Integration: Student's Wellbeing Through Advisory Programs Post Covid-19 Pandemic

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Effective Performance Management Conversations

20 December 2022

Employee conversations play an important part in every effective people strategy.

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GESS Talks Webinar 13 - EdTech: Future Learning

14 December 2022

We're pleased to announce our upcoming webinar on EdTech: Future Learning which takes place on Tuesday, 17 January at 16:00 GST/UAE, 12:00 GMT /UK.

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UAE: Will Private, Public School Hours Change? FNC Member Calls For Shorter

14 December 2022

Students across public and private schools in the UAE would benefit if current school timings were cut by an hour, according to a member of the…

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The Future Of Education: Are The Real Needs Of Students Being Neglected In

14 December 2022

For centuries, education was in the hands of the very few and inaccessible to the masses.Read the full article at: www.equaltimes.org

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American Education Week: i-PRO Helps K-12 Educators Procure Grant Funding

07 December 2022

The Grants Program is one component of i-PRO’s comprehensive offering that provides K-12 institutions with the best technology, incentives, tools, and…

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Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) Launch The Status Of The

06 December 2022

Sarah Palmer's insight:Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) launch the Status Of The Children's Welfare In Kenya.Read the full article at:…

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Dubai Private Schools To Prioritise Students' Well-being Under New

06 December 2022

The system includes specific focus areas on which institutions will be evaluated, and give parents, teachers and children shared knowledge of what…

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Defining Happiness

15 November 2022

If I were to ask you to define happiness, what would you say? And if I asked your friends and family members, do you think the answer would be the…

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Data and Meaningful Assessment In The EY

03 November 2022

At Wellington colleges China, we understand how vital it is for the educators working with our youngest children to have accurate and reliable…

Coaching / CPD Learning Environment Wellbeing

Innovations in Inclusive Education to Support The Upcoming Inspection

02 November 2022

A question on the tip of principals’ tongues across the Emirates revolves around Inclusive Education and how we can make it better.

Learning Environment Wellbeing

UAE: Students Should Undergo Tests To Assess Moral Skills, Says FNC Member 

01 November 2022

A member of the Federal National Council has proposed that the Ministry of Education introduces aptitude tests similar to the Emirates Standard.Read…

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The Importance of Wellbeing for Staff Recruitment and Retention

26 October 2022

Many businesses recognise the importance of a well-articulated ‘people strategy’ to drive the engagement and productivity of employees. 

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GESS Talks Webinar 12 - Inclusive education; what does it truly mean?

The latest GESS Talks webinar focussed on the true meaning of inclusivity in education and our role of educators to achieve that.

Wellbeing

GESS Talks Webinar 12 - Inclusive education; what does it truly mean?

10 October 2022

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 19 October 2022 and discuss the importance of achieving inclusivity in education.

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The Power of Positivity

15 September 2022

At the end of each day, many of us think about the tasks we didn’t get done and rather than our achievements and successes.

Future Leaders Leadership Strategy and Skills Marketing / Social Media Wellbeing

GESS Talks Webinar 11 - Promoting and Ensuring Quality Practice in the

08 September 2022

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 21 September 2022 and examine the vital elements that should be considered in Early…

Leadership Strategy and Skills Wellbeing

Positive people management strategies

01 September 2022

Creating positive relationships, a supportive environment and a sense of belonging are all key.

Coaching / CPD Leadership Strategy and Skills Wellbeing

When Kids Are Grieving and Behind Academically, Quality Conversation is the

17 August 2022

Social-emotional learning is seen as nice, at times even urgent, but hard to find the time for. It's a dilemma, however, that shouldn’t exist.

Distance / Remote Learning Edtech Learning Environment Wellbeing

Do Your Students Have the Confidence to Keep Themselves Safe Online?

01 August 2022

What is self-confidence and why do we need it? Some people have it in abundance; others would love to have more.

Coaching / CPD Wellbeing

Why is financial literacy so important and why should we be

15 July 2022

As financial decision-making grows more complex year on year, with consumer habits and financial products rapidly changing, financial literacy has…

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Managing Stress and Improving Wellbeing in your School

06 July 2022

Schools can be frenetic places to work, with teaching one of the top three most stressful occupations.

Leadership Strategy and Skills Wellbeing

The Power of Positive Reinforcement

13 June 2022

Positive reinforcement is a superior technique for maintaining order and establishing a conducive learning environment.

Future Leaders Leadership Strategy and Skills Marketing / Social Media Wellbeing

GESS Talks Webinar 10 - The evolution of education; are we facing a future

06 June 2022

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 14 June 2022 and discuss how the evolution of education is impacting educators' roles.

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Leader Wellbeing

01 June 2022

Mark Solomons, a wellbeing expert with over 12 years’ experience developing leadership and culture in schools discusses the importance of leadership…

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Educational Neuroscience to Empower Teachers and Students

29 April 2022

Education is about enhancing learning, and neuroscience is about understanding the mental processes involved in learning.

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Running Your Own Staff Wellbeing Survey

18 April 2022

To improve staff wellbeing and create an even better climate, it’s important to understand the present situation.

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UAE: School teachers donate hair to student battling cancer

28 March 2022

'We wanted to show that she is not alone in this fight; the entire school is with her'

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Dubai schools rate high on “well-being” quotient as per new report

22 March 2022

New OECD report outlines Dubai schools’ well-being journey and KHDA’s key initiatives.

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Prioritising staff wellbeing in international schools

18 March 2022

Staff who are satisfied, feeling supported and valued give far more than those who are tired, stressed or feeling undervalued.

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Higher education and advanced language skills may protect against dementia

04 March 2022

New research has found that people with mild cognitive impairment may not inevitably develop dementia and, in fact, having higher education and…

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Study reveals impact of home confinement, distance learning on incident

04 March 2022

Home confinement and distance learning significantly increased the number of hospital visits for myopia at a university hospital in Istanbul, although…

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Abu Dhabi: Students to return to active lifestyle with ADEK Sports Cup

03 March 2022

Abu Dhabi’s education regulator has launched a new sports initiative with an aim to encourage students to be physically active and healthier, and…

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'Special educational needs families are falling through the

03 March 2022

The mother of a boy with autism wants to change the way parents of children with suspected special education needs or disability (SEND) are treated…

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Abu Dhabi private schools ease PCR test rules

28 February 2022

Abu Dhabi private school pupils aged under 16 are now required to take a Covid-19 PCR test every 28 days, instead of the previous 14-day rule, parents…

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Ireland: More support needed for care system leavers entering higher

21 February 2022

Nearly 6,000 children in care and 3,035 young adults in after-care in Ireland. Training for teachers in relation to the care system and more support…