How can schools prevent homophobic, biphobic and transgender bullying? We spoke to Gail McVicar, independent consultant, to find out more about what can be done in schools. The statistics surrounding the experience of LGBT children and young people are extremely shocking. With teachers saying they...

Character-building is just as important as achieving good grades, Guy Claxton argues. Optimus content lead, Alex Masters, reports on his compelling speech at the recent Festival of Education . ‘I kept telling them I needed the Albert Hall!’ Guy Claxton joked as yet more people squeezed into the...

How can schools benefit from taking a psychodynamic approach to provision under the SEND reforms and Children’s and Families Act? What is a psychodynamic approach? ‘Psychodynamics is the interplay of motivational forces that gives rise to the expression of mental processes, as in attitudes,...

How do we protect children with SEN from disablist bullying? Gareth D Morewood shares some shocking facts. I recently spoke at an event where I was fortunate to hear a talk from the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA). The ABA defines bullying as ‘the repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group...