Lynn How

Lynn has been teaching for 20 years, during which time she has been an Assistant Head, Lead Mentor for ITT and SENCO. She loves to write and has her own blog: www.positiveyoungmind.com. She has also just taken up the position of editor of Teacher Toolkit. She also has a couple of books on the way; both fiction and non-fiction. Lynn holds an MA in Education, NASENCO and NPQH. Her particular areas of interest are wellbeing (staff and pupil), SEND, children's mental health, leadership, mentoring and coaching. Recently she has started an Educational Consultancy business for SEND (SEND support) and Teacher Wellbeing (The Wellbeing Lady).

Posts by Lynn How:

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10 Tips For Successful School Transitions

16th May 2022 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are your pupils nervous or excited about the next big step?

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Just For Fun: 20 School Site Manager Traits

13th May 2022 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 2 minutes Is your school’s site manager on this list?

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Phonics Test: 10 Preparation and Best Practice Tips

9th May 2022 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 3 minutes How can we boost phonics test scores without causing any stress?

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10 Tips For Dyslexic Friendly Classrooms

5th May 2022 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 3 minutes Is your classroom set up to be as inclusive as possible?

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Open or Closed: Are School Snow Days Now Obsolete?

2nd May 2022 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 3 minutes Post-pandemic, are traditional ‘snow days’ a thing of the past?

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For Parents: 8 Ideas To Support A Child With Anxiety

27th Apr 2022 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 3 minutes How can we support a child with anxiety at home and school?

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Age-Related Expectations in Primary Schools

4th Apr 2022 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 3 minutes Can the vast majority of primary pupils achieve age-related expectations?

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The Issues Facing Post-Pandemic Early Years Pupils

28th Mar 2022 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 3 minutes What are the issues facing post-pandemic early years pupils, and how can teachers help?

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Supporting Our Pupils With The Ongoing Conflict

21st Mar 2022 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 2 minutes How should teachers approach the Ukrainian conflict in classrooms?

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Identifying A Toxic School

21st Mar 2021 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 4 minutes How can you tell if your school has gone beyond irritating and become truly toxic?

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Home Educating Your Children: 10 Supportive Statements

1st Apr 2020 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 3 minutes How are you coping as a parent at home with children during the Coronavirus lockdown?

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10 Reasons Why Spelling Is A Step Too Far!

29th Apr 2019 by Lynn How

Reading Time: 4 minutes Children don’t need to know how to spell, do they?