R.I.S.E. Newsletter - January 2025
Hello dear readers, we hope your 2025 has got off to a good start? ??
This first part of the year can be difficult - returning to normal routines, feeling the pinch from holiday spending and, depending where you are in the world, navigating the colder temperatures! January can also be a month where we tend to put pressure on ourselves with resolutions and goals for the new year.
So let’s take a moment - deep breath in, deep breath out - and enjoy a welcome distraction. And maybe inspiration will spark while you are here! Grab your favourite brew and tuck in.
Latest articles
Embracing the micro moments amidst macro uncertainty, by Hannah Carter
Sometimes in education, the future can be unsettling – what comes next? In this article, Hannah discusses how, while the big picture of ‘the future of education’ is important, focusing on the present can really ground us in purpose and make a big impact for our pupils.
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Book review: SATs Like a Ninja, by Andrew Jennings ?? (reviewed by Kat Cauchi )
Our latest review explores a helpful guidebook for KS2 pupils to help them tackle their standardised assessment tests (SATs). These tests can be daunting for pupils, so this book is designed to help them feel more prepared, easing some of that anxiety and helping them to give their best in their exams.
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Teaching teamwork made easy with this simple ABC guide, by Gemma Hewson
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No teacher should feel alone; many of the challenges they face in the classroom are commonplace across the school and as they say, ‘A problem shared is a problem halved’. In this article, Gemma shares three steps to effective teacher collaboration.
Now, with news!
As well as our insightful articles, top tips, interviews and reviews, you will now find R.I.S.E. has educational news posts! We’ll be sharing short highlights of educational news and summaries of key educational reports alongside our regular R.I.S.E. content and would love to know what you think about this new feature!
A spotlight on wellbeing
January can be a tough month for mental health. As Mind puts it, “After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, January often feels like a harsh wake-up call.”? With that in mind, we wanted to highlight a few teacher wellbeing-focused articles.
·?????? Why boundaries help you thrive by Gemma Drinkall
·?????? Are you overthinking about work? By Annabel Pollock
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, here are some organisations that can support:
·?????? Samaritans: 116 123 (free call) and [email protected]
·?????? CALM: 0800 58 58 58 and CALM webchat
If you are outside of the UK, here is a list of international services that may be able to help.
That’s a wrap from us for January but we look forward to sharing some more updates soon!
We’ll leave you with this: please make some time for some self-care this month (and every month).
Best wishes,
Team R.I.S.E. ??