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So, What Is Teacher Wellbeing - and How Far-Reaching Are the Impacts?

Wellbeing is often discussed in broad, professional terms, and is writ large in the new Ofsted framework. When we apply that same generic lens to teaching, we risk missing something important. Teaching is not just cognitively demanding - it is emotionally intensive, relational, a...

Paradoxfsted – When Wellbeing & Inspection Pretend They’re Friends!

In this Joy Division podcast, an international group of wellbeing professionals come together to explore “Paradoxfsted”- the paradox of wellbeing and inspection in education....

The new Ofsted Framework (2025): a Brighter Future for Children’s Wellbeing?

Announcements of changes from Ofsted don’t often meet with enthusiasm, but this one struck a slightly different chord in the Motional Team. Since Motional’s launch, the mission has been simple: "To prioritise Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health for children and young people...