Motional Guides
We're always looking at ways to help you make the most of your Motional!
This includes pulling together the latest advice to help optimise each and every day for all students and staff and producing ebooks on relevant topics - co-authored with experts in the field. As we write them, we'll add them here!
This is a guide designed to provide Head Teachers with practical steps to implement a Whole School Approach towards building a mentally healthy school. Each of the five steps is explained in detail and supported by research.


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Author: Rich Head, Dr Mia Eisenstadt, Tony Sammon
Published By: Motional
Document Published Date: 13 February 2024
Supporting Attendance in a Post-Pandemic World
This guide provides school leads with practical steps to support school attendance. Each of the ten steps is explained in detail and supported by research.
It's essential to understand that attending school is not just about the numbers but the dynamics surrounding it. If the numbers, attitudes, and dynamics have all changed, so we can’t do what we have always done and expect it to make a difference!
There is an accompanying Webinar available here


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Author: Rich Head, Thomas Oates, Tony Sammon
Published By: Motional
Document Published Date: 26 September 2024