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9 February 2023

Have the best half term and a well deserved rest! Check out some fun things to do this half term along with recharging your body and mind…

Excelwell

Supporting Staff Mental Health in Primary Schools

TOOLKIT

If you’re having a tough week and lots of worries are building up, it can be difficult to cope. This simple activity from YoungMinds encourages school staff to think about the things that help get you through.

TOOLKIT

For those who work in education, stress can seem a major part of daily life. HSE’s Talking Toolkit for schools helps to address this by enabling simple, practical conversations with school employees.

Things to do in Birmingham - on a budget

Want to experience all that Birmingham offers but without loosening those purse strings? Check out our suggestions on activities you can do across the city that are less of a strain on the old coin but with all the fun still guaranteed.

Discount For Teachers (and staff)

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF HALF TERM

 

HOW TO STAY ACTIVE – Take part in a 30-day challenge

 

Transport & Travel

WHAT TO WATCH AT THE CINEMA – TEACHERS CINEMA DISCOUNT.

From indie flicks, romantic films, horror movies to major blockbusters, 2022 will be an excellent year for cinema. As a member of Discounts for Teachers, you gain access to our fantastic Teacher Cinema Tickets discounts. Whether you are going alone or with the family, don’t forget that you can get up to 40% off cinema tickets, food and drink at the best cinemas, including Odeon, Vue and Cineworld. 

Technology Support

As part of our drive to use technology more effectively within the Trust, Andrew will be sharing some top tips videos each week.  They last only 2-3 minutes and are a way of showcasing some really useful tools that are for everyone and not just for in the classroom.
 
This week’s top tip is on using the new dictation tool in Office365 and Microsoft Word.  Please check it out here:
 
If you want more help or support, please speak to your school digital champion. 

CPD

See whats happening on the National College website. This week is Online Safety and support for TAs.

 

Lots of courses to support your mental health too.

 

Plus take a look at the CPD resources on our own website. We are adding to it all the time! Check it out here https://cpd.excelsiormat.org/

Staff Hub

In the Staff Hub you can find regular articles created with you in mind! Along with useful information and links to your most used sites. 

https://cpd.excelsiormat.org/staff-hub/