Every school needs a Health Mentor – and now you can have one at almost zero cost

Posted by Josh Cronin
On 16th July 2018

You may not have heard about the amazing work of Evolve Health Mentors but they really should be on your radar. Education’s best kept secret Evolve Health Mentors are inspiring and motivational role models who are specifically trained to improve the physical, emotional, cognitive health and wellbeing of pupils, especially the most vulnerable. Traditionally, a […]

Posted by Josh Cronin
On 16th July 2018

My mum currently works in a large primary school as a Pastoral Manager. Her career journey went from volunteering in a school for a few hours per week to working as a part-time Learning Support Assistant, full time Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor and now Pastoral Manager. We were talking recently about how she had some […]

Posted by Josh Cronin
On 16th July 2018

According to this DfE study, the emotional wellbeing of students is a better predictor of their academic success than their socio-economic status. So what if I told you that I could offer your teaching support staff a fully funded training course that has evidence of improving both the health and academic outcomes of pupils? The […]

Posted by Josh Cronin
On 16th July 2018

The ESFA have almost certainly taken 0.5% of your annual wage bill from your budget and the only way for you to recoup this funding is to train your workforce using new apprenticeship courses. HOWEVER, THERE IS A PROBLEM Just 8% of apprenticeship levy funds have been spent in the 10 months since the scheme’s […]

Posted by Josh Cronin
On 16th July 2018

You probably have an excellent teaching assistant or learning mentor who is an amazing role model for your more challenging pupils. BUT… Is this person trained sufficiently? Have you clearly mapped out their career progression at your school? Do you worry about losing this key member of staff? Evidence suggests that the relationships of one […]

Posted by Josh Cronin
On 16th July 2018

I know mental health issues are in the news a lot at the moment so what can I do about this and is it really at no cost? Step 1 – Read this leaflet Step 2 – Share it with teaching support staff Step 3 – Ask them to confirm interest asap before the opportunity […]

Posted by Josh Cronin
On 16th July 2018

As a school governor, I know that school budgets are very tight and so implementing anything in school that requires extra cash can be difficult. I also know that it has never been more important for schools to get the maximum return from all of their resources, including teaching support staff who are often overlooked […]

Posted by Josh Cronin
On 29th June 2018

You will very soon be able to put your apprenticeship levy to good use. A distinct lack of relevant apprenticeship standards for schools means that most schools have been frustrated about the funds been taken from the already tight budgets. However, I have some very good news. From September, you will be able to use […]

Every school needs a Health Mentor – and now you can have one at almost zero cost

Teaching Support Staff + Apprenticeship Levy = Health Mentor

Improve the health and wellbeing of your school with this free (*) course

No suitable training for your apprenticeship levy funding. There is now!

How to release the potential of your best teaching support staff to transform your pastoral offer to pupils…at zero cost!

Three ways you can improve the mental health of your pupils and staff at no cost

Long overdue training and development opportunity for pastoral staff (at “nil” cost!)

The perfect way to maximise your apprenticeship levy