As the colder months begin, schools and education settings face a rise in seasonal pressures, from increased sickness to higher workloads and shorter days. For both schools and staff, investing in education staff wellbeing in winter isn’t just a “nice…
Today we are celebrating National Writing Day! ✏️📚 It’s a nationwide call to celebrate the power of writing for creativity, communication, and personal wellbeing. At a time when only 1 in 4 children say they enjoy writing in their free time, and daily writing…
📚 SATs Week is here — and so is Mental Health Awareness Week. 🧠✨ This week, thousands of Year 6 pupils across the UK will sit their SATs — a milestone moment that can bring a lot of pressure for little shoulders. 👉 Did you…
Practical Strategies to Support Mental Health in the Classroom Supporting mental health in the classroom is essential for creating an environment where students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. By integrating practical strategies, teachers can help students develop resilience,…
Tips for Teachers and Support Staff on how to make provisions more inclusive Creating an inclusive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) teaching environment requires planning, adaptability, and teamwork. By fostering a culture of acceptance and tailoring approaches to diverse…
The Chalk Team share their favourite books, to inspire your next read! World Book Day is a celebration of stories, knowledge, and the transformative power of reading. At Chalk, we believe that books are not just a gateway to learning…
Our top tips to create a great CV The layout of a great CV All CVs should start with a header containing your contact information. Making this call to action as clear and easily identifiable as possible can make it…
Your guide to SEND abbreviations Navigating the abbreviations when you get into a teaching career can be tricky. That’s why we’ve pulled together a list to help guide you! Check it out below. Mainstream Intervention & SEND Language FSM –…
Last week our team celebrated NSPCC day! Last week the Chalk Education team celebrated NSPCC day! This year, we decided to combine our support for the NSPCC with a commitment to being more eco-friendly. The result was a fantastic GREEN…
Read Emma’s story When I decided to look into agency work I looked at several agencies and I didn’t have much idea of how the agencies worked. I found chalk had the most information available on their website and I…