I really enjoyed this conversation with Gert Biesta and Mark Priestley exploring teacher agency and the newly updated edition of Teacher Agency: An Ecological Approach. Listen to the episode⁠ 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/0toN... #TeacherAgency #EcologicalAgency #Education

An Ecological Approach to Teacher Agency - A Conversation with Prof. Gert Biesta and Prof. Mark Priestley

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The latest CoachED newsletter explores Hope Theory and its connection to coaching. Hope is more than optimism—it combines agency (believing we can move forward) with pathways (finding ways to get there). www.growthcoaching.com.au/resource/hop... #Coaching #HopeTheory #Agency #CoachED

🎧 #DigitalResourceOfTheWeek I recently came across this podcast bringing together neurodivergent voices from across STEMM. Listen on Spotify⁠ 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/51fy... #Neurodiversity #STEMM #Neurodivergent #Inclusion #Science #Flourishing

Welcome to Divergent in STEMM!

Divergent in STEMM · Episode

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🎧 The latest EMCC UK Conversations with Members podcast features Hannah Breslin discussing her journey as a neurodivergent coach and educator. open.spotify.com/episode/4kki... #Coaching #Neurodiversity #NeuroinclusiveCoaching #EMCC #PsychologicalSafety #Flourishing

Embracing Neurodiversity in Coaching

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Curious about a digital ‘detox’? Here’s what you should know. For many who are chronically connected, a break from tech sounds appealing. Research is uncovering when and how it helps by Kostadin Kushlev - psyche.co/ideas/curiou...

Curious about a digital ‘detox’? Here’s what you should know | Psyche Ideas

For many who are chronically connected, a break from tech sounds appealing. Research is uncovering when and how it helps

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New research explores how sensory experiences shape participation for autistic adolescents and young adults across social, educational and professional environments. What needs to change in the environment to enable participation and flourishing? www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Sensory Issues and Occupational Participation in Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism: A Scoping Review

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience hypo- or hyperreactivity to sensory input. To date, sensory features of ASD have mostly been studied in children, with people over the age ...

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How to thrive as an adult with ADHD Use ‘mindful self-coaching’ to help yourself overcome everyday ADHD challenges, from procrastination to feelings of overwhelm by Lidia Zylowska, psychiatrist and professor, and Joohee Seo, neuropsychiatry specialist - psyche.co/guides/how-t...

How to thrive as an adult with ADHD with mindful self-coaching | Psyche Guides

Use ‘mindful self-coaching’ to help yourself overcome everyday ADHD challenges, from procrastination to feelings of overwhelm

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This reflection from The Empowerment Dynamic asks a powerful question for difficult conversations: Do I want to connect—or convince? Curiosity doesn’t mean abandoning our beliefs. We can disagree while remaining open to another person’s humanity. theempowermentdynamic.com/navigating-d...

The Empowerment Dynamic | Leadership & Relationship Training

The Center for The Empowerment Dynamic (TED*) offers trainings, certifications, and resources to help individuals, coaches, and organizations shift from the Dreaded Drama Triangle to empowered, creato...

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#DigitalResourceOfTheWeek A useful resource on neuroinclusive leadership and creating workplaces where neurodivergent people can thrive. An important question - are we judging inclusion by what we provide—or by how people actually experience it? leadership.global/insights/blo...

Japan is increasingly embracing neurodiversity at work—recognising that different ways of thinking can bring valuable strengths. Inclusion means creating workplaces where people are understood, supported and able to belong, contribute and flourish. www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...

Japan firms embrace neurodiversity | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

A growing number of Japanese companies believe hiring neurodivergent candidates with conditions like autism and ADHD, who have different perspectives and ways of thinking, can drive creativity and inn...

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An interesting Substack bringing together ideas from Frankl, Jung and Watts around meaning, agency and uncertainty. What am I treating as fixed that might actually be open to change? scienceandsoul.substack.com/p/viktor-fra... #Coaching #Agency #Flourishing

Viktor Frankl, Carl Jung, and Alan Watts All Discovered the Same 5 Rules for Living—Almost Nobody Lives by Them

A Holocaust survivor, a pioneering psychologist, and a Zen philosopher came from radically different worlds. Yet they all arrived at the same uncomfortable truths about what makes a life worth living

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What might education avoidance be telling us? This BERA event explores #EBSA and #EBEA through inclusion, SEND and mental health—shifting the focus from “How do we improve attendance?” to “What needs to change?” www.bera.ac.uk/event/back-t...

Back to Learning: Tackling Emotionally Based Education Avoidance

Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and emotionally based education avoidance (EBEA) are growing concerns across the education sector, affecting learners from primary school through to...

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Teacher wellbeing matters. The latest issue of BERA’s Research Intelligence, takes a critical look at teacher wellbeing and the conditions that support—or undermine—it. “What is it about our education systems that makes wellbeing so difficult to sustain?”

The Stirling Curriculum Centre @curric-stir.bsky.social explores curriculum making across policy, practice and education systems. It raises an important question: whose voices shape the curriculum? www.stir.ac.uk/about/facult...

It’s not too late to strengthen your ties to nature, by Hannah Seo psyche.co/notes-to-sel...

It’s not too late to strengthen your ties to nature | Psyche Notes to Self

Research on the ‘extinction of experience’ suggests many of us are losing vital connections to the natural world

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A great professional learning opportunity from CALL Scotland CALL Scotland is offering an increased number of FREE Scottish Government-funded places for educators and Allied Health Professionals in Scotland on selected self-study courses for 2026-27. forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Really proud to see the work being led by Callum MacKinnon, founder of BounceOT, and to be part of the organisation as a member of its Board of Directors. Read more about Callum’s research and reflections here: www.bounceot.com/latest-news/...

MSc Dissertation Submitted: Exploring the Therapeutic Use of Trampolines in Occupational Therapy | BounceOT | Activity Based Occupational Therapy in Stirling

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Digital Influences: Wellbeing and the Digital Lives of Young People takes place in Durham on 15–16 September 2026 The event is free to attend and you can register by clicking on the link 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-in... #DigitalWellbeing #YouthVoice #Education #Wellbeing #SocialMedia

Digital influences: Wellbeing and the digital lives of young people

Digital influences: Wellbeing and the digital lives of young people

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There is something humbling about being new. At this time of year, many of us are navigating transitions—new schools, jobs, roles, countries or chapters. It’s a reminder to create environments where people feel safe to ask, learn, contribute and belong. #Belonging #Inclusion

Rather than being something unusual, self-talk can help us organise our thoughts, regulate emotions, work through challenges and make sense of our experiences. psyche.co/videos/talki...

How to enter a state of flow. That moment of sweet immersion in the task at hand: that’s flow. With some strategy, you can experience it more often, by Susan A Jackson - psyche.co/guides/how-t...

#DigitalResourceOfTheWeek A valuable resource for anyone working in autism research, education, health or practice. The Sylvia Rodger Institute, is Australia’s independent national source of evidence for best practice in autism across the lifespan- sylviarodgerinstitute.au?utm_source=s...

Sylvia Rodger Institute

The Sylvia Rodger Institute brings together evidence, lived experience and professional expertise to create resources, programs and guidance for autistic people.

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A great FREE resource from CALL Scotland for families of children with additional support needs. Their ASN Family Play Consultation Service offers families across Scotland personalised support to explore play, accessibility and assistive technology. Please share 👇👇

The European Pillar of Social Rights reminds us that inclusion extends across education, employment, health and participation. The challenge is ensuring these rights connect across systems and transitions so everyone has the opportunity to flourish. ec.europa.eu/social/BlobS...

Neurodivergence does not equal incapacity. Different communication, processing time or support may enable decision-making. Instead of asking “Can they decide?”, ask “What would enable them to?” www.mwcscot.org.uk/law-and-righ...

Adults with Incapacity Act | Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 provides a framework for safeguarding the welfare and managing the finances of adults (people aged 16 or over) who lack capacity to make some or all deci...

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A key takeaway from the new Neurodiversity in Business: Research Report 2026: when organisations create psychologically safe, flexible workplaces, everyone benefits—not just neurodivergent employees. neurodiversity.org/wp-content/u...

The latest Coaching in Education Podcast explores how video can deepen reflection and improve coaching conversations. When used with curiosity—video can strengthen teaching, coaching and ultimately student outcomes. www.growthcoaching.com.au/resource/the... #Coaching #ReflectivePractice

Do your possessions hold too much power over you? Material possessions can be powerfully alluring – whether it’s buying new stuff we don’t need or can’t afford, or holding on to things for way too long - by Melissa Norberg. psyche.co/guides/how-t...

Nicole Ponsford’s latest blog argues we need evidence that captures belonging, trust and voice, not just attendance and attainment. If we want inclusion, we need to measure what matters. #InclusiveEducation #SchoolLeadership #EducationResearch www.bera.ac.uk/blog/what-ha...

What happens when school data can’t see inclusion? Rethinking evidence through kaleidoscopic data

Across education systems internationally, school leaders are increasingly required to use data to demonstrate improvement (Selwyn, 2019; Allen et al., 2018). Attendance, attainment, behaviour and...

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#DigitalResourceOfTheWeek Summer can mean changes in routine, sensory demands and social pressures for autistic young people. In this short Autism Central video, autistic student Ava shares her experiences and practical tips for navigating the holidays. www.autismcentral.nhs.uk/news/video-s...

Video: Surviving summer holidays | Autism Central

In this video, autistic student Ava shares her personal experiences including, sensory differences and social pressures with practical tips for navigating the summer.

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