Staff Wellbeing
Blog Posts
Paradoxfsted – When Wellbeing & Inspection Pretend They’re Friends!
In this Joy Division podcast, an international group of wellbeing professionals come together to explore “Paradoxfsted”- the paradox of wellbeing and inspection in education....
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The new Ofsted Framework (2025): a Brighter Future for Children’s Wellbeing?
Announcements of changes from Ofsted don’t often meet with enthusiasm, but this one struck a slightly different chord in the Motional Team. Since Motional’s launch, the mission has been simple: "To prioritise Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health for children and young people...
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So, What Is Teacher Wellbeing - and How Far-Reaching Are the Impacts?
Wellbeing is often discussed in broad, professional terms, and is writ large in the new Ofsted framework. When we apply that same generic lens to teaching, we risk missing something important. Teaching is not just cognitively demanding - it is emotionally intensive, relational, a...
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Muses
January - New Year, New Self-Care Routine
It is a well-recognised fact that YOU are AMAZING! You give everything to your school and the children you teach. The hours, the dedication and the 24/7 conscious thoughts about your job; every day, you go above and beyond what anyone will ever know.
In fact, you give so much time that you may not have any time left for yourself…...this muse is here to help you find some time and space for something that makes your heart smile.