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What Social Skills Really Matter In School?
When we think of school success, academic achievement often takes centre stage. Grades, test scores, and coursework. But there’s another, equally important layer that can shape a student’s experience and future: social skills. These are the invisible tools that help students build friendships, collaborate with others, navigate challenges, and become emotionally intelligent individuals. So, which social skills really matter in school, and why? Empathy: The Foundation of Connection Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is a cornerstone of meaningful social interaction. In school, empathetic students are more likely to show kindness, support peers, and reduce conflict in group settings. Why it matters: Encourages inclusive behaviour…
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When To Worry: Spotting Signs Of Anxiety In Children
Children experience a wide range of emotions as they grow, excitement, fear, nervousness, joy. It’s perfectly normal for them to feel worried before a test or shy around new people. But when those worries become frequent, intense, or begin to interfere with daily life, they may signal childhood anxiety. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in young people. Yet, because its symptoms can be subtle—or mistaken for typical developmental behaviours—it often goes unnoticed. Understanding when to be concerned and how to support your child is key to helping them thrive emotionally and mentally. I have teamed up with a private school in Staffordshire to share more…
