Partnership For Children

Free funded SEND wellbeing programme available to schools in Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and the West Midlands. Schools receive: training, support, resources and access to the teaching platform. 📩 liz.bowles@partnershipforchildren.org.uk to secure your place.

Educators from 7 countries came together last week for the SPARK Masterclass — honest conversations, practical tools, and a real rethink of what resilience means for those who give so much. Led by Prof. Ilona Boniwell. Thank you all. 💛 #TeacherWellbeing #CPD

Happy International Day of Happiness! 🌍☀️🥳 This year’s theme is ‘Social Media and Happiness’. We live in a world where algorithms can drive us apart, so today let’s choose to focus on connection and use social media as a way to bring us closer together with the people and communities that really matter. Send this image to someone you are grateful for, to let them know you appreciate them. Even a small moment of connection can change someone’s day. Here are three ways we can all build a healthier, happier relationship with social media: 🧘‍♀️ Choose Be mindful of if, when and how much you are on social media 🤗 Connect Don’t let scrolling be a substitute for real connection 🔍 Curate Personalise your experience to support your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. Find out more and join millions of people taking part all around the world at dayofhappiness.net #internationaldayofhappiness #dayofhappiness #wellbeing #grateful #happiness

It’s amazing the difference a bit of sunshine can make ☀️ You can be the sunshine for others too Image: instagram.com/happyzodesigns

🌟 Last week, Jayne visited St Nicholas School to see how the Zippy’s Friends programme is being used with small groups to support pupils' social and emotional learning. Many thanks to the school and Headteacher Dan (pictured with Zippy) for inviting us to visit💚

⏳ This Wednesday, take time to recharge! Join Prof. Ilona Boniwell for a live, interactive masterclass. Reflect on your energy sources, identify hidden strengths, and create a personalised resilience plan to support you through the school year. Book: buff.ly/xRMCpxD

📢 Tomorrow! Join us at Tes SEND Show North 2026. Jayne will share practical strategies: • Inclusive & respectful social-emotional learning (11:00) with Vicky Cook, SENDCO experienced in Zippy’s Friends • Developing the language of emotions in EY (13:30) #TESSendShowNorth

💛 On Tuesday, education staff joined our Twinkl TeachMeet - Supporting Children Through Grief & Bereavement session. Our Skills for Life programmes include a module on change & loss. More info: buff.ly/tuViSNi Explore free wellbeing activities: buff.ly/gudBUgO

Last chance to join Professor Ilona Boniwell’s SPARK Masterclass on 18th March! Build resilience, manage stress and rediscover joy in your teaching. 🌟 🎟️ Book your place now: buff.ly/ipS9RNA 💻 More info & blog: buff.ly/1RyF08b

⏰ Last chance! Expressions of interest for the funded Early Skills for Life (ESfL) pilot with the EEF close this Thursday 12th March. Support 3-4-year-olds’ self-regulation & PSED through stories and play. More info: buff.ly/pgUJhuj

⏰ Reminder: Our Twinkl TeachMeet session Supporting Children Through Grief & Bereavement is tomorrow! There’s still time to book your place: buff.ly/lCa86he #TwinklTeachMeet #GriefSupport #ChildrensWellbeing

⏳ Less than 2 weeks to go! Join the SPARK for Educators Masterclass with Prof. Ilona Boniwell on 18 March 1:00–4:30pm GMT. Gain practical tools to strengthen resilience, manage stress and support your wellbeing. Book: buff.ly/ipS9RNA #Wellbeing #Resilience

🌟 What does it mean for children to flourish in the early years? Jayne, our Early Years Programme Development Lead, explores this in a new article & podcast for @TheVoiceOfEC. Read & listen: buff.ly/i8dOb1I #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment

SPARK Resilience for secondary schools We have 1 funded place remaining for a UK secondary school to receive SPARK Resilience training & resources. If your school would like to support Year 7 pupils with resilience & wellbeing, email: liz.bowles@partnershipforchildren.org.uk

Only a few weeks to go until Tes SEND Show North 2026! On Sat 14th March, Jayne will share practical approaches to: • Inclusive social, emotional learning (11:00) • Developing the language of emotions in EY (13:30) Join us! buff.ly/wx80d82 #TESSendShowNorth #SEND

We’ll be presenting Supporting Children Through Grief & Bereavement with @ATeachmeet, giving Early Years & Primary educators practical strategies to support children day to day. Book your place: buff.ly/lCa86he #TwinklTeachMeet #GriefSupport #ChildrensWellbeing

Bring Zippy’s Friends, Apple’s Friends & Passport to your school! 🌟 Build children’s coping, social & emotional skills, improve class climate & reduce bullying. 📅 Online training: Thu 5 Mar, 3–5.30pm 🔗 buff.ly/Eoc3jpd #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

We’re piloting Early Skills for Life (ESfL) with the EEF in 20 early years settings across England (Sept 2026-May 2027). The 20-week programme uses storybooks and play to support 3-4-year-olds’ self-regulation & PSED. Express interest: buff.ly/pgUJhuj

🎉 Congratulations to staff from across the UK who completed SPARK Resilience training with Liz! They’re now equipped to help children boost strengths, manage emotions & build coping skills. Find out more: buff.ly/lUnpUas 🌟

Join Professor Ilona Boniwell, leading researcher in positive education and resilience co-author of SPARK Resilience, for a live masterclass Igniting Teacher Resilience from Within. Learn more: buff.ly/1BfGNhO Book: buff.ly/Sc6X0lt