KEY IMPACT: 55% improvement in student mental wellbeing 44 point improvement in School Wellbeing Scorecard (46% to 90%) 4 out of 8 wellbeing indicators moved from Rarely to Often for Sport Sanctuary pupils This case study covers: Trauma-Informed to Trauma-Invested | Whole School Training | RISE Up Sport Sanctuary | Inclusive Teams and Belonging | Parent Workshop | Movement Breaks | Student Voice It is a Tuesday afternoon in Frimley, Surrey. Gary Pearson has a group of young p

KEY IMPACT: 61% improvement in student mental wellbeing 43% increase in Monday morning attendance 39% increase in School Wellbeing Scorecard At Springfield Primary School in Sandwell, Deputy Headteacher Claire Seddon had a clear conviction: the traditional behaviourist approach was not working for their children. She and her Headteacher Alison Bhardwaj had read widely around trauma-informed practice, but what they needed was a vehicle, something that could bring the whole sch

It was a real pleasure to be on the road last recently, meeting inspiring schools and colleagues, delivering training, capturing case studies, and co-creating strategic visions across Birmingham, Chesterfield and Blackpool. A very warm welcome to all colleagues who have recently joined us, and a big thank you to those who continue to be part of the journey. The Global RISE Up community exists to bring together educators and leaders who are passionate about transforming childr

Last week, James Mooney sent an email to the Bristol School Sport Network asking everyone to put aside time to read the newly published Game On report away from distractions. No notifications. No multitasking. Just read it. That kind of ask from a senior leader says something. It says this matters. James is Senior Curriculum Leader for PE, School Sport and Physical Activity at Cabot Learning Federation and one of the most thoughtful practitioners I know. His take on the repor