Children will be children and arguments will always happen amongst pupils, but bullying is a longer-term problem and as many as 70% of children report seeing bullying at school. Being a victim or a witness to bullying can affect children’s mental health – and let’s not forget that the perpetrator can be victim too, when you consider the social, economic and environmental factors that might lead a child to lash out in this way.Children will be children and arguments will always happen amongst pupils, but bullying is a longer-term problem and as many as 70% of children report seeing bullying at school. Being a victim or a witness to bullying can affect children’s mental health – and let’s not forget that the perpetrator can be victim too, when you consider the social, economic and environmental factors that might lead a child to lash out in this way.
Here are our ways to build a bullying-free classroom.
Statistics show year on year that more and more children are struggling with their mental health. Whether this is due to a rise in mental illnesses or simply that we are getting better at spotting it, there is something that education professionals have always known – mental health and positive outcomes for our children’s educations are inextricably linked. Simply put, children who are suffering just cannot free up the energy to learn – they are using it all merely surviving. Find out how books are talking about mental health in creative ways.
Are you wondering if Manga has a place in your school? Wonder no more! Schools and libraries around the country are stocking up on these popular graphic novels – and no wonder! Manga belongs in every school, and we’re here to tell you why…
We’ve compiled the perfect list of books for teachers who love to read to their class. These amazing page turners are entertaining and can be used educationally. Find out which books made our Top 10.
For the last two years, we’ve brought reading into the heart of schools through our Match Funding scheme. We’ve matched what you spent pound-for-pound, doubling your book-buying power and filling your shelves with quality books and resources.
Last year, we expanded the scheme to include every UK school, and in July we asked you to tell us if you wanted it to continue for 2019-2020.
We were so proud to sponsor the ‘Teacher of the Year’ category at the KLFM Local Hero Awards this year, and our very own Ian McMullen was able to visit the winner with his prize - £1500 worth of books for his school!
This week, we’ve asked our author Holly Duhig to write us a blog, talking about our beautiful and important new series Healthy Minds. Holly, along with John Wood, has developed an innovative series of books for discussing emotions and mental health with children.
