Weekly Updates & News

Hello,

We hope you’ve had a great week. It has been a busy week for us at The Happy Confident Company HQ! Here are our weekly updates and the news round-up:?

Weekly Updates

Epsom College Character Education Conference?

Our founder, Nadim Saad , is speaking at the conference today (05/10.23). To find out more about the event check out Nadim’s post!

DisruptED Conference?

Next week will be another busy week for Nadim as he joins the DisruptED panel with two Super Heads; Tom Rogerson and Irfan H Latif FRSA of DLD College London, led by Amanda Slavin . The panel will focus on incorporating specialised programmes into education and takes place on 12th October.

Teachers’ Day?

On National Teacher Day, we at The Happy Confident Company pause to reflect on the incredible educators with whom we have the privilege to collaborate. These teachers go beyond the call of duty every day, making immeasurable impacts on their students and leaving lasting legacies in their communities. Their passion, commitment, and relentless drive inspire us continually.

Teachers, it is not just about imparting knowledge; it's about lighting the flame of curiosity, nurturing resilience, and instilling values that guide students throughout life. Your endless dedication, often extending beyond classroom hours and resources, leaves an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those you nurture. Today and always, we salute you, our heroes. Thank you for shaping the future, one lesson at a time.

To thank our wonderful teachers, The Happy Confident Company wants to treat one lucky educator to a "Pamper Yourself" gift from BookBlock. To enter the competition, head over to our X (formally Twitter) page.

GESS Dubai Conference

We are thrilled to be part of the GESS Dubai conference, set to take place from 30th October to 1st November.?

On 31st October, in the dedicated Wellbeing Space, our founder and CEO, Nadim Saad , will be in the spotlight. From 12.30 to 12.50, Nadim will present on "Transform your school’s wellbeing in only 10 minutes a day."?

Nadim also joins GESS talks live from 13.00 to 13.45, where he will delve deep into "Key strategies for preventing burnout in educators and students: a comprehensive guide to wellbeing."?

Look for our stand at SZ11. We are eager to connect and exchange insights with like-minded professionals who are as passionate about children's wellbeing as we are.

News Round-Up:?

Think before shouting at your child: to them, words can be as harmful as physical blows

Attendance: Ministers plan local absence action alliances?

Teaching becoming a ‘military-style tour of duty’, warns charity boss

Can tracking happiness improve your wellbeing? ?

Mobile phone use is to be banned during the school day, including at break times, new government guidance recommends.

Warning over unconscious bias against working-class pupils in English schools ?