The 'why' behind EdUThrive.

The start of a new school year brings excitement, hope, and understandable nerves. Preparation is about more than colour-coded planners and new stationery; it’s about setting intentions, creating inclusive environments, and ensuring teachers feel supported too. This guide shares practical, realistic ways to prepare for the year ahead academically, emotionally, and sustainably.

Your first year of teaching will be unforgettable - rewarding, overwhelming, joyful, and exhausting all at once. You’ll shape young lives in powerful ways, even on the days that feel impossible. This open letter, written by teachers who have walked the path before you, shares honest advice, reassurance, and practical wisdom to help you survive, grow, and remember that you are already doing enough.

The start of a new school year brings hope, energy, and possibility but also a responsibility to ensure support for students truly lasts. At EdUThrive, our 2026 theme 'Support That Sticks' reflects a commitment to moving beyond short-term fixes toward consistent, embedded, and reliable support. Because when support is meaningful and sustained, students feel safe, seen, and able to thrive.

Transitions can be exciting and challenging for neurodiverse learners and for the teachers supporting them. With new teachers, routines, and environments on the horizon, some students experience worry or uncertainty. Thoughtful, well planned transitions across Term 4 and Term 1 can reduce stress, support regulation, and help students enter the new school year feeling calm, confident, and connected.

As the school year begins to wind down, teachers everywhere are entering one of the most intense periods of the year — report writing season. For many, this time can bring a mix of pressure, fatigue, and the desire to do justice to every learner’s story. But amidst the deadlines and data, it’s worth pausing to remind ourselves: End of year reports are not simply administrative tasks, they are a celebration of a student’s journey across the year. Each report is a reflection of

Term 4 is here. For many teachers, this final stretch of the school year can feel like a marathon where energy is low, demands are high,...

Dyslexia isn’t about ability, it’s about difference. When we understand how dyslexic brains process language, we can shift from seeing struggle to recognising strength. Discover how small, inclusive changes in teaching can unlock big growth for students with dyslexia.

Just like flowers need the right conditions to grow, teachers thrive with the right support. The EdUThrive BLOOM Teaching Practices Framework to help educators strengthen their teaching, support student learning, and stay motivated. BLOOM stands for Best Practice in Pedagogy, Learning-Centred Approaches, Ongoing Reflection and Feedback, Optimising Engagement and Inclusion, and Measuring Impact on Learning. It’s an easy-to-use guide to grow professionally and help every studen

Traditional tests don’t always show what students truly know. Through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), educators can create flexible assessments that remove barriers, highlight strengths, and give every learner the chance to succeed.

Teachers don’t need to redesign their entire curriculum to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Small, simple shifts like offering choice, using visuals, or allowing flexible assessments can make a big difference. This blog shares practical strategies you can use tomorrow to create more inclusive, engaging classrooms where every student can thrive.

Every student learns differently, yet most classrooms still follow a one-size-fits-all model. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) changes that by offering a flexible framework that celebrates diversity and removes barriers so all students can thrive.

September marks more than the start of spring - it’s a season of renewal. Just as nature blossoms, educators can take this time to refresh their practice, align with TRB requirements, connect with AITSL Standards, and set clear goals for lasting professional growth.

Inclusion isn’t just for students — it’s with them. Learn how centering student voice can transform classrooms and help every learner feel seen, valued, and heard.

Inclusion isn’t just about policies - it’s about what happens every day in classrooms, playgrounds, and assemblies. True inclusion means every student belongs, participates, and is celebrated. This blog explores six practical ways schools can move beyond words to create a culture where every learner thrives.

Building an inclusive school culture takes everyone working together. This blog explains how leaders, teachers, students, families, and communities help every student feel they belong and can succeed.

Inclusion is both a legal duty and a teaching priority. This blog explains the Disability Standards for Education and offers practical tips to help every student succeed in your classroom.

Every learner is unique, with their own story. This post shares five simple ways to create inclusive classrooms where all students feel safe, seen, and supported.

The start of a new semester brings more than just new schedules — it brings new opportunities. This short guide explores four ways teachers can help students reflect, reset, refocus, and reignite their learning. Whether last term was a triumph or a challenge, this is your chance to reframe what’s possible.

I began my PhD not for prestige, but out of curiosity, a love of learning, and a personal journey shaped by both family and professional life. My research explores how serious games can support neurodiverse adolescents with worry, anxiety, and loneliness—a quiet tribute to my mum and a step towards more inclusive education.