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?
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?
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Lee Pinner, a Community and Youth Pastor in Bushmead shares with us the lessons he has learnt as a mentor and his top tips he couldn't do without!
Funding can be fustrating, scary, and overwhelming. Chris Curtis, CEO of Youthscape and "Fundraiser Of The Year" shares his advice on Fundraising.
Lucy Greenland, breaks down her 10 top tips for finding, recruiting and keeping volunteers.
In this blog Lahna looks at why prayer is the most important thing you can be doing for your school
Rob McNerney sets out 5 key exercises any school mentor needs to be doing.
Jenny Flannagan shares her thoughts on Mother's Day and how we can best talk to Children in Care about this day.
We released a brand new video resource "Easter: Inside The Egg". Lahna suggests 6 different versatile ways the video can be used in your school.
Sasha Austin-Seade shares with us her thoughts about International Women's Day and how we can engage and inspire our students; both boys and girls.
Helen Cutteridge who is a mental health worker in schools in Luton helps us to prepare for Self-Harm Awareness Day by looking at lesson plans and assemblies for teachers. She shares her expertise and passion for thos who self-harm through practical ideas.