Environmental literacy is crucial for children, as it makes them more aware of climate issues. It empowers them to become responsible citizens who protect the planet and improves their physical well-being through hands-on learning. This can make for a much more eco-conscious planet with more people in the know-how about sustainable practices.

How can schools support staff and students during Ramadan?

It’s January: a month that feels long, hard and broke in the adulting world. There’s no better time for young people to understand that life can pretty much become bills, bills and more bills once childhood is behind them! Here are a range of School Should Be blogs and a podcast, with experts across financial services , for key stage three students to understand some of the very basics of money management, tax and mortgages for a head start to their financial literacy. Finan

media: Wix It’s a Sunday morning—my favourite time of the week. Coffee in hand (with collagen and creatine, of course), I wander around...

Media: Unsplash.com I watched Adolescence, a few weeks post-partum (not recommended). Whilst watching, I was thinking about all the...

A blog about decolonising the English Curriculum and teaching through the lens of race and Empire

How Can Teachers Encourage Open Conversations About Diversity with Students?

Unsplash: Carlos Magno The recent High Court decision, ruling in favour of headteacher Birbalsingh’s decision to ban prayer spaces has...

Inspiring inclusion on international women's day

Mohammed Ibrahim (Unsplash) Discussions about Palestine and Israel are very sensitive, especially in a classroom where curriculum, policy...

media from Wix The school calendar year is underway and a large part of it is amplifying and celebrating ‘awareness days’. Schools,...

Image by Carine.L (Unsplash.com) I don’t know much about KSI apart from Prime (the ‘craze’ for the drink was and is nonsensical), his...

Aleha is a year 12 student, currently completing her EPQ project on hidden disabilities. Aleha has a hidden disability and her project...

Last week I featured on the Middle East Eye's The Big Picture Podcast talking about how parents and teachers can talk to teenagers about...

To caveat this blog and the ‘lessons’ within it: this is personal. It may sound emotionally fuelled but I make no apology for that. My...

This is a difficult and sensitive piece to write because it is about my identity too. By no means are the lived experiences shared here...

Covid-19, has left a very concerning legacy for the mental health and wellbeing of young people. According to Young Minds, ‘one in six...

When I was given a DEI Lead role, I genuinely jumped with joy. It’s my dream job and dream career long term. I’ve delivered workshops,...

First things first: Should social media be a part of the school curriculum? Short answer: yes; children need to learn how to use social...

Trigger warning: mental health, homophobia and suicide are mentioned in this blog post. Support information can be found at the end of...