Wellbeing

When Kids Are Grieving and Behind Academically, Quality Conversation is the Antidote

Social-emotional learning is seen as nice, at times even urgent, but hard to find the time for. It's a dilemma, however, that shouldn’t exist.

Do Your Students Have the Confidence to Keep Themselves Safe Online?

What is self-confidence and why do we need it? Some people have it in abundance; others would love to have more.

Why is financial literacy so important and why should we be teaching-learning about this

As financial decision-making grows more complex year on year, with consumer habits and financial products rapidly changing, financial literacy has taken a blow.

Managing Stress and Improving Wellbeing in your School

Schools can be frenetic places to work, with teaching one of the top three most stressful occupations.

The Power of Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is a superior technique for maintaining order and establishing a conducive learning environment.

GESS Talks Webinar 10 - The evolution of education; are we facing a future skills gap?

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 14 June 2022 and discuss how the evolution of education is impacting educators' roles.

Leader Wellbeing

Mark Solomons, a wellbeing expert with over 12 years’ experience developing leadership and culture in schools discusses the importance of leadership wellbeing.

Educational Neuroscience to Empower Teachers and Students

Education is about enhancing learning, and neuroscience is about understanding the mental processes involved in learning.

Running Your Own Staff Wellbeing Survey

To improve staff wellbeing and create an even better climate, it’s important to understand the present situation.

UAE: School teachers donate hair to student battling cancer

'We wanted to show that she is not alone in this fight; the entire school is with her'

Dubai schools rate high on “well-being” quotient as per new report

New OECD report outlines Dubai schools’ well-being journey and KHDA’s key initiatives.

Prioritising staff wellbeing in international schools

Staff who are satisfied, feeling supported and valued give far more than those who are tired, stressed or feeling undervalued.

Higher education and advanced language skills may protect against dementia

New research has found that people with mild cognitive impairment may not inevitably develop dementia and, in fact, having higher education and advanced languag

Study reveals impact of home confinement, distance learning on incident myopia

Home confinement and distance learning significantly increased the number of hospital visits for myopia at a university hospital in Istanbul, although no correl

'Special educational needs families are falling through the cracks'

The mother of a boy with autism wants to change the way parents of children with suspected special education needs or disability (SEND) are treated when their

Abu Dhabi: Students to return to active lifestyle with ADEK Sports Cup

Abu Dhabi’s education regulator has launched a new sports initiative with an aim to encourage students to be physically active and healthier, and improve their

Abu Dhabi private schools ease PCR test rules

Abu Dhabi private school pupils aged under 16 are now required to take a Covid-19 PCR test every 28 days, instead of the previous 14-day rule, parents have been

Ireland: More support needed for care system leavers entering higher education

Nearly 6,000 children in care and 3,035 young adults in after-care in Ireland. Training for teachers in relation to the care system and more support for care le

Sharjah schools banned from making teachers do admin tasks

The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) on Monday issued the decision, after some teachers complained about getting burnt out with all the admin work the

Meditation – what, why, when, and how to facilitate it in schools

The recent changes in schooling and the impact of the pandemic means that there is a need for regular meditation and mindfulness in the classroom.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says 'kids can't suffer anymore' after tumultuous year

Many credit Cardona's consistent push for in-person learning in Connecticut as the state's education commissioner with helping propel him to the national stage.

UAE: New online survey for parents to help improve quality of life, wellbeing of students

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has urged parents in UAE to take part in the new online survey and share their opinions which will help in enhancing the quality

Australia’s schools should continue Covid testing students indefinitely, expert says

Localised rapid antigen testing in schools could be important for controlling outbreaks even after the initial four-week period.

Jamie Oliver to meet education secretary over school food plans

Nadhim Zahawi responds to letter from chef and school leaders urging action over child obesity rise in Covid pandemic.Read the full article at: www.theguardian

UN data reveals ‘nearly insurmountable’ scale of lost schooling due to Covid

Up to 70% of 10-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries lack basic reading skills, with learning losses seen from US to Ethiopia.Read the full article at

How to incorporate mindfulness into a time-squeezed school day

With the school day feeling so full, teachers and schools are wondering how they can facilitate a meaningful wellness experience for their students.

GESS Dubai 2021 - Show Video

Take a look at some of action from onsite at GESS Dubai 2021, the leading Education Conference & Exhibition in the MENA region.

How to improve staff wellbeing and achieve the best for your school and pupils

How can we improve staff wellbeing to achieve the best for schools and pupils? Here are eight top tips created in association with three school leaders.

Brave Behind Bars: Prison education program focuses on computing skills for women

MIT computer scientists and mathematicians created Brave Behind Bars, an introductory computing and career-readiness program for incarcerated women.Read the

Happier teachers and higher grades: the London school that shortened the week

Forest Gate community school cut down to four and a half days after the head saw reports on teacher burnout.Read the full article at: www.theguardian.com