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“Actually, lockdown was a rare chance to live as a family with such a small, but diverse group”
schools in the area went into overdrive, offering new initiatives and wellbeing-bolstering activities. At The Leys, it was a multimedia extravaganza, with a podcast, e-newsletter, workout ideas from the sport department and resources from a mindfulness coach. Meanwhile, international pupils were invited to explain what life was like where they were, giving the school’s community an important reminder that Covid was a global issue, not just a national concern. Maintaining a sense of continuity was the most important thing for the school. This was achieved by taking communal
“A small number of pupils remained with us during lockdown, so we reinvented our provision, bringing them together in a new, small community,” she explains. “We were very aware that they were trying to find a balance between school life, lessons and homework, while thinking about and supporting families back home who were, in some cases, having a tough time. Birthdays and university offers were celebrated and, actually, it was a rare chance to live as a family with such a small, but diverse group.” Determined to prevent a mental health crisis among their students,
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