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Playgrounds, play, sport and injury - what does the law say?
Playgrounds, play, sport and injury - what does the law say?
May 06,2014

Every sport or physical activity carries with it a foreseeable risk of injury, so what should schools do to address that risk. Steve Holden reports.
educational equipment, education resources, student welfare, Teacher archives
Sweet emotion
Sweet emotion
May 06,2014

A school is made up of its people, and people are not always rational beings. Gerard Ferrara explains the importance of emotional intelligence.
school culture, behaviour, welfare, Teacher archives
Self esteem: Caution – do not over-inflate
Self esteem: Caution – do not over-inflate
May 06,2014

If we over-inflate our students’ self-esteem, we run the risk that the air will quickly come out of the balloon when they hit the wide world, says Stephen Dinham.
student welfare, wellbeing, self esteem, Teacher archives, feedback, long reads
Play it safe
Play it safe
May 06,2014

No school playground can ever be 100 per cent safe, but there’s plenty your school can do to make your playground as safe as possible. Steve Holden reports.
educational equipment, playground equipment, student welfare, Teacher archives
Straighten up
May 10,2014

Ergonomic awareness and well-designed furniture and school bags can prevent pain, injury and poor posture for students. Rebecca Leech explains.
education resources, student welfare, educational equipment