News & Publications

The KYRA Wellbeing Digest is a series of publications, curated by Anna Miller Lead Practitioner for Teacher Development (KYRA and Anthem). The Digests will focus in turn on the eight principles which underpin an effective whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing as highlighted in the updated Promoting Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing: a Whole School or College Approach from Public Health England and the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

North Somercotes CE Primary School is a small rural primary school in Lincolnshire, which has prioritised the mental health and wellbeing of the whole school community. In July 2021, the school was awarded the prestigious Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools Award – Gold Standard.

Kyra publications January 2020

On Wednesday 16 October, leaders representing a wide range of Kyra schools attended a roundtable event concerned with how Kyra can best support and retain teachers in the early stages of their careers.

An interview with Prof Samantha Twiselton on Early Career teaching, October 2019

In this case study Rachael Gacs speaks to Westgate Academy's Headteacher, Richard Stock, who shares his thoughts on why the school has been so successful in its recruitment and retention of early career teachers in recent years.

Kyra Journal June 2019

Kyra Supporting School Improvement Case Study