Andrew Cowley
@andrewcowley23.bsky.social
Wellbeing and MH author, speaker and coach. Governor. Grandfather. Allotmenteer. Ex-teacher and DHT
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Five years ago to the day, I received the proofs of my second book. Half an hour later, my granddaughter was born. As she embarks on her journey in Reception I hope the principles of The Wellbeing Curriculum and its companion volume are in place for her and her generation.
September 22, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Five years ago to the day, I received the proofs of my second book. Half an hour later, my granddaughter was born. As she embarks on her journey in Reception I hope the principles of The Wellbeing Curriculum and its companion volume are in place for her and her generation.
Five years ago to the day, I received the proofs of my second book. Half an hour later, my granddaughter was born. As she embarks on her journey in Reception I hope the principles of The Wellbeing Curriculum and its companion volume are in place for her and her generation.
September 22, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Five years ago to the day, I received the proofs of my second book. Half an hour later, my granddaughter was born. As she embarks on her journey in Reception I hope the principles of The Wellbeing Curriculum and its companion volume are in place for her and her generation.
Normally keep personal stuff to FB, but there's people here still who know me. Mum passed away this week, having been a mum for 61 years, a wife for 66, a grandmother for 30 and a great-grandmother for 5. 💔
July 18, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Normally keep personal stuff to FB, but there's people here still who know me. Mum passed away this week, having been a mum for 61 years, a wife for 66, a grandmother for 30 and a great-grandmother for 5. 💔
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Today’s DfE guidance on inclusion bases matters.
It recognises something many mainstream schools already know - that some pupils need more than ordinary classroom adaptation, but still deserve to belong in their local school community.
Today’s DfE guidance on inclusion bases matters.
It recognises something many mainstream schools already know - that some pupils need more than ordinary classroom adaptation, but still deserve to belong in their local school community.
June 26, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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Today’s DfE guidance on inclusion bases matters.
It recognises something many mainstream schools already know - that some pupils need more than ordinary classroom adaptation, but still deserve to belong in their local school community.
Today’s DfE guidance on inclusion bases matters.
It recognises something many mainstream schools already know - that some pupils need more than ordinary classroom adaptation, but still deserve to belong in their local school community.
Wellbeing isn't about quick wins, but there's certainly one to be had with this current heatwave. Flexibility, compassion and empathy trumps everything. Accountability can wait. The welfare of staff and children matters more. Some schools have this spot on. Others show no care.
June 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Wellbeing isn't about quick wins, but there's certainly one to be had with this current heatwave. Flexibility, compassion and empathy trumps everything. Accountability can wait. The welfare of staff and children matters more. Some schools have this spot on. Others show no care.
Values should be practiced and lived, not posted and laminated. Are organisational values mere word salad?
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June 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Values should be practiced and lived, not posted and laminated. Are organisational values mere word salad?
The Future of SEND hosted by Steve Waters and featuring Vic Goddard. Details here.
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June 12, 2026 at 9:58 AM
The Future of SEND hosted by Steve Waters and featuring Vic Goddard. Details here.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...
It is seven years to the day since my first book, The Wellbeing Toolkit, was published.
My readers tell me that this book has changed their thinking about staff wellbeing in schools: my aim in writing the book.
So, why is the attrition rate of school staff still so high?
My readers tell me that this book has changed their thinking about staff wellbeing in schools: my aim in writing the book.
So, why is the attrition rate of school staff still so high?
May 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
It is seven years to the day since my first book, The Wellbeing Toolkit, was published.
My readers tell me that this book has changed their thinking about staff wellbeing in schools: my aim in writing the book.
So, why is the attrition rate of school staff still so high?
My readers tell me that this book has changed their thinking about staff wellbeing in schools: my aim in writing the book.
So, why is the attrition rate of school staff still so high?
Proud to have finished a creditable and close third place alongside Gary Dark in Charlton Village and Riverside for Greenwich Green Party in Greenwich elections. Prouder still that we returned 13 Greens to the council chamber.
May 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Proud to have finished a creditable and close third place alongside Gary Dark in Charlton Village and Riverside for Greenwich Green Party in Greenwich elections. Prouder still that we returned 13 Greens to the council chamber.
"So Andrew, why are you and Gary Dark standing for Greenwich Green Party in Charlton Village and Riverside on 7th May?"
This is why! 👇
#RealHopeRealChange #GreenParty
Promoted by George Edgar for Greenwich and Bexley Green Party, PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
This is why! 👇
#RealHopeRealChange #GreenParty
Promoted by George Edgar for Greenwich and Bexley Green Party, PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
May 3, 2026 at 8:21 PM
"So Andrew, why are you and Gary Dark standing for Greenwich Green Party in Charlton Village and Riverside on 7th May?"
This is why! 👇
#RealHopeRealChange #GreenParty
Promoted by George Edgar for Greenwich and Bexley Green Party, PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
This is why! 👇
#RealHopeRealChange #GreenParty
Promoted by George Edgar for Greenwich and Bexley Green Party, PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
A warm Friday afternoon leafleting and speaking to residents in #CharltonVillage&Riverside with plenty of handshakes and good wishes for @greenparty.org.uk #Greenwich
Use both your votes for myself and Gary Dark next Thursday 7th May. #RealHopeRealChange #GreenParty
Use both your votes for myself and Gary Dark next Thursday 7th May. #RealHopeRealChange #GreenParty
May 2, 2026 at 7:54 PM
A warm Friday afternoon leafleting and speaking to residents in #CharltonVillage&Riverside with plenty of handshakes and good wishes for @greenparty.org.uk #Greenwich
Use both your votes for myself and Gary Dark next Thursday 7th May. #RealHopeRealChange #GreenParty
Use both your votes for myself and Gary Dark next Thursday 7th May. #RealHopeRealChange #GreenParty
Proud to be standing as #CommunityChampions alongside Gary Dark for @greenparty.org.uk in Charlton Village & Riverside. Use both your votes on 7th May #GreenParty Thanks Ed Simmons for the photos.
April 26, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Proud to be standing as #CommunityChampions alongside Gary Dark for @greenparty.org.uk in Charlton Village & Riverside. Use both your votes on 7th May #GreenParty Thanks Ed Simmons for the photos.
Can now officially announce my Green Party candidacy for Charlton Village and Riverside ward in the forthcoming Greenwich Council election.
Promoted by George Edgar for Greenwich and Bexley Green Party, PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
Promoted by George Edgar for Greenwich and Bexley Green Party, PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
March 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Can now officially announce my Green Party candidacy for Charlton Village and Riverside ward in the forthcoming Greenwich Council election.
Promoted by George Edgar for Greenwich and Bexley Green Party, PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
Promoted by George Edgar for Greenwich and Bexley Green Party, PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
To mark one year since the publication of The School Mental Health Toolkit, I'm offering 3 sets of 3 wellbeing coaching sessions for free!! For leaders, teachers or other staff. Just get in touch if you're interested.
March 13, 2026 at 8:46 AM
To mark one year since the publication of The School Mental Health Toolkit, I'm offering 3 sets of 3 wellbeing coaching sessions for free!! For leaders, teachers or other staff. Just get in touch if you're interested.
Democracy under threat in Greenwich. Time for a change on May 7th. 💚
March 10, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Democracy under threat in Greenwich. Time for a change on May 7th. 💚
Pleased to have been invited by Sophie to her Podcast.
Listen in for thoughts about phones in school, parental WhatsApp groups, the place of mental health and wellbeing in schools, plus insights into writing The School Mental Health Toolkit.
www.mindfulnessforlearning.com/audio/episod...
Listen in for thoughts about phones in school, parental WhatsApp groups, the place of mental health and wellbeing in schools, plus insights into writing The School Mental Health Toolkit.
www.mindfulnessforlearning.com/audio/episod...
Podcast | Mindfulness for learning
Expertise, ideas and conversation about mindfulness, mindful learning in schools, for educators, teachers and parents.
www.mindfulnessforlearning.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Pleased to have been invited by Sophie to her Podcast.
Listen in for thoughts about phones in school, parental WhatsApp groups, the place of mental health and wellbeing in schools, plus insights into writing The School Mental Health Toolkit.
www.mindfulnessforlearning.com/audio/episod...
Listen in for thoughts about phones in school, parental WhatsApp groups, the place of mental health and wellbeing in schools, plus insights into writing The School Mental Health Toolkit.
www.mindfulnessforlearning.com/audio/episod...
Not posted about #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek this week as been busy talking to 8 schools about their amazing work; joined up thinking, holistic practice, knowledge of community and context, bringing staff and parental MH into their offer too. If your school does this, get in touch.
February 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Not posted about #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek this week as been busy talking to 8 schools about their amazing work; joined up thinking, holistic practice, knowledge of community and context, bringing staff and parental MH into their offer too. If your school does this, get in touch.
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It's Children's Mental Health Week 2026 🐣🧠🚸 Click below for a list of our recommended reads to boost mental health in your home and classroom year-round! bit.ly/4qug5NR
Browse everything from poetry by @joshuaseigal.bsky.social and CPD resources by @andrewcowley23.bsky.social to SEND guides.
Browse everything from poetry by @joshuaseigal.bsky.social and CPD resources by @andrewcowley23.bsky.social to SEND guides.
The best education books for Children's Mental Health Week
Our Education experts bring you picture books, CPD titles and poetry to support children's mental health, from Molly Potter to Joshua Seigal.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM
It's Children's Mental Health Week 2026 🐣🧠🚸 Click below for a list of our recommended reads to boost mental health in your home and classroom year-round! bit.ly/4qug5NR
Browse everything from poetry by @joshuaseigal.bsky.social and CPD resources by @andrewcowley23.bsky.social to SEND guides.
Browse everything from poetry by @joshuaseigal.bsky.social and CPD resources by @andrewcowley23.bsky.social to SEND guides.
If you subscribe to @senmagazine.co.uk there's an article by me about equitable provision of wellbeing for SEND Children. If the magazine is in your staffroom, let me know what you think.
January 23, 2026 at 6:34 PM
If you subscribe to @senmagazine.co.uk there's an article by me about equitable provision of wellbeing for SEND Children. If the magazine is in your staffroom, let me know what you think.
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Working with people to build culture and repair relationships in a toxic workplace...part 2 of piece on toxic schools for @netsupport.bsky.social #RISEEduMag
Understand how toxic behaviours can manifest in staff and how to repair those relationships in this must-read article, from @andrewcowley23.bsky.social . #RISEEduMag @netsupport.bsky.social #ToxicSchools #Relationships #Communication #Behaviour www.riseedumag.com/toxic-school...
Toxic Schools - part 2: people and relationships - R.I.S.E. Magazine
Understand how toxic behaviours can manifest in staff and how to repair those relationships.
www.riseedumag.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Working with people to build culture and repair relationships in a toxic workplace...part 2 of piece on toxic schools for @netsupport.bsky.social #RISEEduMag
Working with people to build culture and repair relationships in a toxic workplace...part 2 of piece on toxic schools for @netsupport.bsky.social #RISEEduMag
Understand how toxic behaviours can manifest in staff and how to repair those relationships in this must-read article, from @andrewcowley23.bsky.social . #RISEEduMag @netsupport.bsky.social #ToxicSchools #Relationships #Communication #Behaviour www.riseedumag.com/toxic-school...
Toxic Schools - part 2: people and relationships - R.I.S.E. Magazine
Understand how toxic behaviours can manifest in staff and how to repair those relationships.
www.riseedumag.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Working with people to build culture and repair relationships in a toxic workplace...part 2 of piece on toxic schools for @netsupport.bsky.social #RISEEduMag
Delighted to have received my copy of Teacher Autonomy by Sophie Smith-Tong. Having read the early drafts of Sophie's work I was pleased to endorse this essential read.
January 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Delighted to have received my copy of Teacher Autonomy by Sophie Smith-Tong. Having read the early drafts of Sophie's work I was pleased to endorse this essential read.
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Whilst not into resolutions, I want 2026 to be a year where I convince more people to be considerate of their environment; not just the natural and physical environment, but their social, emotional, behavioural and community awareness too.
January 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Whilst not into resolutions, I want 2026 to be a year where I convince more people to be considerate of their environment; not just the natural and physical environment, but their social, emotional, behavioural and community awareness too.
Whilst not into resolutions, I want 2026 to be a year where I convince more people to be considerate of their environment; not just the natural and physical environment, but their social, emotional, behavioural and community awareness too.
January 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Whilst not into resolutions, I want 2026 to be a year where I convince more people to be considerate of their environment; not just the natural and physical environment, but their social, emotional, behavioural and community awareness too.
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#AdventWellbeing Day 24.
Emotional intelligence trumps artificial intelligence.
Knowledge trumps guesswork.
Culture trumps tokenism.
Relationships trump micromanagement.
Wellbeing isn't hard, it's complicated by people getting it wrong.
Emotional intelligence trumps artificial intelligence.
Knowledge trumps guesswork.
Culture trumps tokenism.
Relationships trump micromanagement.
Wellbeing isn't hard, it's complicated by people getting it wrong.
December 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#AdventWellbeing Day 24.
Emotional intelligence trumps artificial intelligence.
Knowledge trumps guesswork.
Culture trumps tokenism.
Relationships trump micromanagement.
Wellbeing isn't hard, it's complicated by people getting it wrong.
Emotional intelligence trumps artificial intelligence.
Knowledge trumps guesswork.
Culture trumps tokenism.
Relationships trump micromanagement.
Wellbeing isn't hard, it's complicated by people getting it wrong.