Working lives of teachers & leaders
By: Toni WhittleJust before you all went off for Easter half term, the government published its research report into the working lives of teachers and school leaders (Department of Education, 2023). It will come as no shock to you what was reported.
Can Tik-Tok trends be educational or are they creating further barriers to inclusion and achievement?
By: Toni WhittleThe popularity of Tik-Tok (and other social media) amongst children and young people is hard to deny. Over the last few years we have seen teenagers creating inventive dances, jumping on trends and using social media to connect with other people. No doubt this was a saving grace to many young people’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social media can be such a useful tool to remain connected to other people and it can also be quite enlightening and educational at times. There are many people raising awareness on social media platforms of living with conditions, disabilities and mental health issues. It is great we can use these platforms to raise an awareness of conditions, to promote inclusion, diversity and come more aware of other people’s unique experiences. But can there be a down side to this?
