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Managing Conflict With Parents – Part 1

Emma Clemens 29 August, 2019
Home and school partnership is key to student flourishing. When there is a positive rapport between teacher and parents, students are more likely to improve academic results, develop resilience and…
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Creating A Culture Of Questioning

Emma Clemens 15 August, 2019
‘Asking a good question can be valuable in and of itself, irrespective of the answer. It communicates your respect for the other person’ (Iowa Peace Institute Message). Teachers ask around…
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Thinking Routines

Emma Clemens 1 August, 2019
The rapid evolution of technology means the world of work is shifting dramatically. Our students will need a range of skills and capabilities to operate in this progressive environment. Routine…
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123 Magic – Part 3

Emma Clemens 18 July, 2019
In my first weeks working as Deputy I was asked to support a beginning teacher who was struggling with behaviour management. After observing a few lessons it was clear that…
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Helping Anxious Children – Part 3

Emma Clemens 8 July, 2019
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for adults and children today. At times I am overwhelmed by the many anxious children who I connect with in my…
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Helping Anxious Children – Part 2

Emma Clemens 8 July, 2019
Last week I wrote a post ‘Helping Anxious Children – Part 1‘. The post introduced a wonderful book ‘Helping Your Anxious Child’, which is a step by step guide for parents to help…
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Helping Anxious Children – Part 1

Emma Clemens 6 July, 2019
Anxiety disorders present in approximately one out of ten children. This statistic seems very real in classrooms today. I often speak to teaching colleagues who feel ill equipped to support…
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123 Magic – Part 2

Emma Clemens 4 July, 2019
Perhaps one of the biggest challenges for teachers is managing difficult student behaviour. Nothing is more exhausting than ongoing disruptive behaviours that inhibit student learning. This is compounded a child…
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123 Magic – Part 1

Emma Clemens 20 June, 2019
Management of difficult behaviour in students is best approached collaboratively by home and school. This is why I love 123 Magic as a framework for Primary School students. The program…
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Body Confident Kids – Part 2

Emma Clemens 6 June, 2019
Last week I wrote about how educators and parents can encourage students to have positive body image. This post was inspired by a presentation from clinical psychologists Dr Louise George…
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Body Confident Kids – Part 1

Emma Clemens 23 May, 2019
Recently we invited Dr Louise George and Ariana Elias to present to our parents and students on the topic Raising Body Confident Kids. Both Louise and Ariana are psychologists with extensive clinical…
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School Refusal And Anxiety – Part 2

Emma Clemens 25 April, 2019
Last week I wrote about school refusal and anxiety after attending a very thought provoking course presented by child and adolescent psychiatrist, Professor Gordon. The key message throughout the day…
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School Refusal And Anxiety – Part 1

Emma Clemens 11 April, 2019
Anxiety and school refusal is a challenging and prevalent issue for parents and teachers. School refusal is present in almost every school and has significant consequences for young people. There…
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10 Tips For Casual Teachers

Emma Clemens 14 March, 2019
When working as Deputy Head of Primary I managed staff absentees and casual covers. It’s not a glamorous job. But it is a very important responsibility for the smooth running…
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