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The Silence of the Crowd: What the Bystander Effect Teaches Us About Human Connection
The Decision-Making Model of Helping (Latané & Darley, 1970)
They proposed five stages a bystander must go through to offer help:
1. Notice the event
2. Interpret it as an emergency
3. Feel personally responsible
4. Decide how to help
5. Implement the help
Failures can occur at any stage, preventing help.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Nov 43 min read
The Importance of Understanding Complex PTSD in Schools
Understanding complex PTSD in schools is not optional — it’s essential. When educators recognise that behaviour is communication, they can respond in ways that help students feel seen, safe, and supported. Healing begins when a child realises that their school is not another battlefield, but a community that believes in their potential.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Nov 42 min read
Ensuring Ethical AI Use in Education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education at a rapid pace. From personalised learning platforms to automated grading systems, AI tools offer exciting opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. However, with these advances come important questions about fairness, privacy, and accountability. Ensuring responsible AI education means adopting practices that protect students and educators while maximising AI’s benefits. This article explores how schools and educa
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Nov 43 min read
Navigating Digital Worlds & Peer Influences—A Research-Based Approach for PSHE
In today’s hyper-connected world, young people face a complex web of digital interactions and peer pressures, making critical media literacy and healthy relationship skills essential components of Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. This session, “Navigating Digital Worlds & Peer Influences,” is designed to empower students with the tools to critically engage with media, manage online pressures, and build authentic, supportive peer relationships.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jul 32 min read
The Power of My Thoughts – Positive Self-Talk & Mindset
Why Are Our Thoughts So Powerful? Have you ever noticed how the way you talk to yourself can change your whole mood? That little voice in...
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jul 22 min read
Why Teaching Values Exploration Matters in Key Stage 4
Core values are the guiding beliefs and principles that shape how we act, make decisions, and relate to others. Some of the most important values for young people include:
Honesty: Being truthful and acting with integrity, even when it’s difficult.
Courage: Facing challenges, taking risks, and standing up for what’s right—even when you feel afraid.
Kindness: Showing care, empathy, and respect for others, and helping those in need.
Determination: Sticking with your goals, work
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jul 22 min read
Understanding Self-Worth & Identity: What Does It Mean to Value Myself?
Why Is Self-Worth Important?
When you value yourself, you’re more likely to:
Stand up for yourself and others
Try new things, even if they’re hard
Bounce back after making mistakes
Build healthy friendships and relationships
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jul 22 min read
Understanding the James-Lange Theory of Emotion: A Guide for Key Stage 4 Students
Have you ever wondered why you feel emotions like fear, happiness, or sadness? The James-Lange Theory of Emotion gives us an interesting way to think about how emotions work in our bodies and minds.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jul 12 min read
What Are Grounding Techniques for Managing Anxiety?
Grounding techniques are simple exercises that help you bring your attention back to the present moment, especially when you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed. These techniques use your senses—like touch, sight, sound, and smell—to help you feel calm and in control.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 292 min read
Mindfulness: Why It Matters for Key Stage 4 Students
Mindfulness means paying attention to what is happening right now, on purpose, and without judging yourself. It’s about noticing your thoughts, feelings, and what’s going on around you, rather than getting lost in worries about the past or future. Mindfulness is a skill, like learning to ride a bike or play an instrument, and anyone can practice it.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 293 min read
Assessment Rubric: Thrive KS4 Social Wellbeing Program
This rubric is designed to assess student progress and achievement within the "Thrive KS4" Social Wellbeing Intervention Program, aligning with the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education aims for Key Stage 4 in the British curriculum. It provides clear criteria and descriptors across four levels of attainment to help teachers evaluate students' development in key social wellbeing areas.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 243 min read
The EHCP Breakdown and Translation Process
This process can be broken down into four key phases: Deconstruction: Understanding the structure and identifying the core components....
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 245 min read
Mastering the Art of Learning: Insights for Students & Inspiration for Educators
Learning is a continuous journey, beginning at birth and continuing throughout life, shaped by our interactions with the environment. It's the profound process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviours, skills, values, attitudes, and preferences.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 194 min read
Unlocking Potential: How Erich Fromm's Personality Theory Can Transform Learning and Teaching
Fromm believed that our character is a blend of our genetic makeup and our life experiences, influenced by home, school, and society. While these patterns are deeply ingrained, awareness of them can inspire positive change. He categorised these orientations into four "unproductive" types and one "productive" type.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 194 min read
Unlocking Brain Power: How Neuroscience Can Transform Learning for Teachers and Students
Dr James Doty, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and founding director of Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, is turning the spotlight on the brain's incredible capacity for change. In his new book, Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything (Avery, 2024), Dr Doty delves into the latest neuroscience research to explain how 'manifestation' isn't about magical thinking, but about literally rewiring our brains.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 184 min read
Revolutionising the Classroom: How Brain Science and AI Can Empower Every Educator
As teachers and educators, we dedicate ourselves to nurturing young minds, but how often do we consider the intricate biological and...
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 188 min read
The Power of Active Learning!
Ever felt like you're just passively soaking up information, only for it to vanish when you need it most? What if we told you there's a powerful way to make learning stick, boost your understanding, and even enjoy the process more? It's called active learning, and it's a game-changer for your academic journey.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 182 min read
Why Some People Thrive in Adversity and Others Don't
We hear the word "resilience" all the time. It’s praised as the key to success, the secret to well-being, the invisible armour that...
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 163 min read
Beyond Bouncing Back: How to Master the 7 Cs of True Resilience
Resilience is more than an inborn trait reserved for a lucky few; it’s a skill set that can be learned, practiced, and mastered. It’s the inner strength that allows us to navigate adversity with grace and emerge stronger.
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 163 min read
From "I Can't" to "I Can't... Yet": Why Growth Mindset is the Most Important Lesson We Can Teach
Picture this: a student gets their math test back. They scored a C-. With a sigh, they crumple the paper slightly and mutter, "I'm just...
Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 154 min read
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