Happy half term!
#MondayMotivation from Dan Siegel shows that the brain thrives on social connections. Secure relationships help students manage stress and enhance learning. 💫
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Join us at #TheNextDecade2026 to learn how to build a relational school culture, use restorative practices, and connect with every student! Secure your spot:
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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay! At PositiveRegard, we know mental health is a human right. Every step towards better mental health matters. 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #PositiveRegard
💫Discover how Unconditional Positive Regard transforms perspectives! Join us at The Next Decade with Luke Mitchell, Dave Whitaker, and Mark Finnis. Rethink inclusion.
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This quote draws a crucial distinction between simple communication and a deeper human connection. It speaks to the idea that true relational practice involves a shared vulnerability and a mutual recognition of one another's humanity. 💫 #MondayMotivation #PositiveRegard
Esther Perel, a renowned psychotherapist, focuses on the complexity of relationships.
This quote is a broad but powerful statement, reinforcing the role of human connection in overall well-being and happiness. 💫
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🎤 Mark Finnis, a leading voice in Restorative Practice, will be joining us on the Positive Regard stage at The Next Decade 2026!
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What is Positive Regard? 🤔 It's the belief that everyone deserves warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Follow us to see how this philosophy transforms school culture. 💫
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#MondayMotivation this week comes from Dr. Dan Hughes, who stresses that being present and attuned is key.
Connection requires curiosity, genuine empathy and a willingness to understand another's perspective.
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🎤 Join us at @thenextdecadeuk.bsky.social conference to hear from Luke Mitchell, Head of Service at Positive Regard. He'll share his expertise on relational practice and understanding a child's needs. 💫
Get your ticket today: thenextdecade.co.uk
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#WednesdayWisdom
Behaviour is communication. We don’t see 'challenging children,' we see children communicating an unmet need.
Our approach is about understanding the 'why' behind the behaviour. It’s a game-changer for teachers and leaders.
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🎤 Speaker Spotlight: We're thrilled to announce that @davewhitaker.bsky.social is speaking on our Positive Regard stage at The Next Decade.
Join us to learn how to build a school culture based on kindness, empathy, and relationships. 💫
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After a fab summer, some of the Positive Regard Team were back to it today, delivering Day One of Team Teach at Springwell Leeds North. 💫
Consultant Rebecca's nails are also on brand in PR colours (she's promised us it was unintended 🤔...)
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We had a fantastic day at the Summit Learning Trust Conference in Solihull! Our very own Jacob Lawton delivered a keynote session on "Cultivating Connection: Practical Steps to an Inclusive Educational Culture." His talk was one of 50 sessions exploring this year's theme of curiosity. 💫
Happy Half Term! 🎉 The Positive Regard team hopes that you have a week filled with enjoyment and rest! 😊
It's #NationalChildrensGardeningWeek!
🥕🌸 Time to get those little hands dirty! 🥕🌸
Gardening helps children:
💚 Connect with nature
🧠 Boost development
💪 Get active
🍎 Encourage healthy eating!
#FunOnFriday to finish the half term! Bridget, Naomi and Rebecca are in Doncaster for Regulation Through Play with staff from Exceed Learning Partnership today 💫
These core elements can explain why some situations feel taxing.
Ambiguity and loss of agency trigger stress.
Cultivating predictability, clarity, and empowerment can be powerful antidotes.
#WisdomWednesday #PositiveRegard #RelationshipsMakeTheDifference
On National Children's Day, Positive Regard celebrates nurturing environments for all children. Safe, loving, understanding spaces help them thrive! Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential and flourish. #NationalChildrensDay #PositiveRegard
It's not just about having people around; it's about quality connections. When children feel safe and understood, they explore confidently, regulate emotions, and build resilience, laying the groundwork for future relationships and well-being. #WisdomWednesday
Wellspring Academy Trust is hiring! 🌟
Join us at our recruitment event for SEND, primary & secondary roles, estates, catering, and more.
⏲️ When: 10th June 2025, 16:30 - 20:00
📍 Where: Springwell Leeds North Academy, LS16 6NE.
No bookings needed!
This Mental Health Awareness Week is all about celebrating community, and how it supports our mental health and wellbeing. Communities connect, support, and give us a sense of belonging and purpose.
#MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
This powerful quote reminds us that true learning goes beyond textbooks and exams. It's about fostering empathy, compassion, and ethical understanding. #PositiveRegard #UnconditionalPositiveRegard #WednesdayWisdom
Ryan & Rebecca are at the Positive Regard stall and will be here across lunchtime. Come and say hi! #TheNextDecade2025 @thenextdecadeuk.bsky.social
To say we are excited is an understatement!
We can't wait to see you tomorrow at The Next Decade. 💫
Our very own @davewhitaker.bsky.social will be speaking on Friday at the Positive Regard stage, as part of The Next Decade Conference.
Dave will be discussing the importance of Unconditional Positive Regard in shaping culture and behaviour in education. #TheNextDecade #PositiveRegard
🐰🐣💮🍫 Wishing you a very Happy Easter! May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and perhaps a few chocolate treats! 🐰🐣💮🍫 From the team at Positive Regard. #EasterJoy #HappyEaster #PositiveRegard
🗓️ Mark your calendar! 27th June 2025 is the date for the Blueprint for Inclusion Conference in Stoke on Trent! 💫
#Inclusion #Education #SEND #Conference
Learn more and book your tickets now:
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Brown reminds us that relational practice isn't just a strategy, it's a commitment to being genuine. When we choose authenticity in our interactions, we model vulnerability and create an environment where young people feel safe to be their true selves too. #WisdomWednesday @brenebrown93.bsky.social
Our very own Head of Service, Luke Mitchell will be speaking at The Next Decade Conference on 25th April 2025.
Positive Regard are heading up just one of five stages across the day, and we can't wait to see you there!
#PositiveRegard #TheNextDecadeUK
