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Growth in Education

Practical guides and evidence on running wellbeing check-ins in schools, from classroom rituals to whole-school approaches.

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How to measure student wellbeing (without adding to teacher load)

Every school wants to know how its students are really going. The hard part is seeing it early, across hundreds of young…
Jul 15, 2026
How iyarn Supercharged Completion & Employment in BHP Programs
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How iyarn Supercharged Completion & Employment in BHP Programs

iyarn supported SM TAFE’s BHP pathway programs with daily wellbeing check-ins, helping boost completion to 88% and employment to 74%. This blog…
Aug 7, 2025
Friendship and exam stress: 5 tips to keep things positive
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Friendship and exam stress: 5 tips to keep things positive

Exam time can equal freak-out time. Tension’s running high, there’s lots of pressure, school can be competitive and friendships can get a…
Jan 21, 2024
Journaling: A Great Way to Practise Mindfulness and Connect With Your Thoughts and Feelings
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Journaling: A Great Way to Practise Mindfulness and Connect With Your Thoughts and Feelings

Research shows that expressing gratitude (being thankful for people and situations) can improve your physical and mental health. So, keeping a gratitude…
Jan 20, 2024
5 Easy Things You Can Do To Improve Your Mental Health
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5 Easy Things You Can Do To Improve Your Mental Health

Overview We see from our own eyes, we walk in our own shoes, we are around ourselves for the rest of our…
Jan 20, 2024
How much sleep do I need?
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How much sleep do I need?

Getting the right amount of sleep is essential for restoring energy to your body and brain. But what’s a normal amount? The…
Jan 19, 2024
How to eat healthy while studying
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How to eat healthy while studying

The average student is very short on time, especially around exam time. The urge to visit fast food restaurants or skip meals…
Jan 18, 2024
5 steps to study success
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5 steps to study success

We’ve done the homework on studying so you don’t have to. These are your scientifically-proven steps to study success. They include embracing…
Jan 18, 2024
Evidence-based Support Resources for Secondary School Teachers
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Evidence-based Support Resources for Secondary School Teachers

iyarn has curated an entire library of evidence-based support resources for teachers.
Jan 16, 2024
How to Support New High School Students
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How to Support New High School Students

This article originally appeared at Reach Out here. Starting high school is an incredibly exciting time for students and their families, but…
Jan 16, 2024
Starting High School: Tips for Students
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Starting High School: Tips for Students

This article originally appeared at Reach Out here. Starting high school can be stressful, and on your first day, you might feel…
Jan 16, 2024
Evidence-based Support Resources for Primary School Teachers
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Evidence-based Support Resources for Primary School Teachers

We know it's a busy time of year for teachers, so we've curated an entire library of evidence-based support resources for primary…
Jan 16, 2024
Using iyarn for School Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Using iyarn for School Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

Schools can use iyarn both inside and outside of the classroom including using iyarn to increase connection for groups of extracurricular activities…
Jan 16, 2024
The Top Concerns of High School Students: A Guide for Teachers
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The Top Concerns of High School Students: A Guide for Teachers

Students are facing an ever-widening set of challenges during their high school experience, and with more importance being placed on student wellbeing…
Jan 11, 2024
High Schools: Engage and Connect with Students
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High Schools: Engage and Connect with Students

Student engagement is always high on the agenda at schools, and perhaps never more so than this year due to the disruption…
Jan 10, 2024
How iyarn Meets the Needs of Different Learners 
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How iyarn Meets the Needs of Different Learners 

One of iyarn's standout features lies in its adaptable and customisable framework, seamlessly catering to various educational levels. From primary schools to…
Jan 10, 2024
A Closer Look at How Student Check ins Elevate Student Counselling and Support Services 
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A Closer Look at How Student Check ins Elevate Student Counselling and Support Services 

iyarn is a platform for school counsellors to track and address student issues effectively. It allows them to visually see the effectiveness…
Jan 8, 2024
From Results to Relationships: Facilitating Meaningful Conversations from Check-In Data
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From Results to Relationships: Facilitating Meaningful Conversations from Check-In Data

As a teacher, creating a space where students feel their voice is valued and heard is essential for student wellbeing and engagement.
Jan 5, 2024