Circle Times, School Closures and Total Disruption

Amidst the anxiety, total disruption and partial or complete school closures, it was really good [...]

The Magic Touch – helping children feel a sense of belonging and attachment

Here I am relaxing in a home-built tent, having a rest with the nursery ‘dog’. [...]

IT IS OFFICIAL!

Praise – not telling off – keeps children motivated! Researchers in the USA spent 3 [...]

After All These Years of Training – I Still Get Nervous!

Just standing here in an empty hall with 150 empty chairs in front of me. [...]

YPO December Training – Powerfully Positive Lunchtimes and Delegate Gifts

Here is Jenny at YPO (Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation – a publicly owned central purchasing body [...]

Kirkhill Primary – 25 Years Of Excellence and Consistency Through Quality Circle Time

QUESTION: (From teacher to a child in a circle who had just finished a Circle [...]

Kindness, Belonging and Conversation: The Guardian Article (Oct 2019) about Getting Britain Talking – and Clear Links to The Quality Circle Time Golden Model

How thought-provoking is this well-written article in The Guardian by Danielle Graph. It is all [...]

How Important Is Training for Lunchtime Supervisors? Feedback and Improvements From A Hard-working Supervisor and Headteacher Statement

Training for lunchtime supervisors is crucial to making lunchtimes work best for schools. Lunchtime supervisors, [...]

October FB Giveaway – Best-selling Dining Hall Book & Essential Midday Supervisor Booklet!

Time for our October Giveaway! To be in with a chance of winning one best-selling [...]

Feeling Wonky Blog!

I have to get up really early in the morning to get to a different [...]