Inclusivity: Autism & Schools work
This week, Jo Fitzsimmons discusses Autism and how that can affect a young person's time in school as well as how that can change the youth work we do...
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Counting Down the Days
With half term already coming to a close, it’s difficult not to count down the days till the end of term – but should we?
Pray for Schools Fortnight
In case you didn’t know, ‘Pray for Schools Fortnight’ is coming to a close today! Running from the 10th May, people have been praying around the subject of schools up and down the country, find out more in the blog below…
Meet David: Our new Christian Schools Work Specialist
There is a new member of the SchoolsworkUK team and in this blog David shares a little bit about himself, his role and how he wants to get to know you a bit better!
Who bullies the bully?
Anti-Bullying Week is 13th-17th November. In this blog, Lahna explains why we need to care for the bullies, and includes a whole lot of resources to use in assemblies, lessons and more...
Biblical Fireworks
5th November, Fireworks Night, a time for communities to gather together in school playgrounds and parks. Lahna reflects on the spirituality of this night and why we must endeavour to notice the spiritual, and bring together community in our daily lives.
Green to Gold; Reaching Your Goals
With the first half term under our belts, Rob McNerney takes us through some practical reflections and strategic planning. If you are in need of some strategy advice, carry on reading...
Help! I'm going to be a schools worker!
Thinking of starting schools work? Maybe you've just started? Or perhaps you need a refresher of what it's like for those just starting out, and can offer some advice. Sophie has never done schools work and is about to be immersed in the world of it, she shares her thoughts and fears...
Why food can help your students understand each other's faith
Linda moved to Luton in 2002 to join Hope Church. She has lived in several countries around the world including Singapore, Australia and Nigeria, but she spent the first years of her life here in Luton. Linda taught in a primary school in Luton for ten years and then spent a year on an internship at Bethel Church in Redding, California. These days, Linda balances her time between primary teaching, overseeing the youth and children's work at the church and volunteering for a local charity.
10 tips for working in SEN schools
Kay Morgan-Gurr, Chair of Children Matter, has years of experience working with children and young people with additional needs. In this post she shares some brilliant tips for working in SEN schools.