Sophie Smith-Tong
Founder of Mindfulness for learning. Primary Teacher. EYFS specialist. Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead. Speaker. Writer. Podcast Host. Education Consultant.
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What Happens When Teachers Are Free to Teach Phonics Their Way? | Literacy Lounge with Letterland
What Happens When Teachers Are Free to Teach Phonics Their Way? | Literacy Lounge with Letterland
Are teachers being given enough freedom to teach literacy effectively? Are rigid phonics schemes and narrow curricula doing more harm than good? In this epis...
Order Teacher Autonomy: Where Has It Gone and Why We Need It Back: Amazon.co.uk: Smith-Tong, Sophie: 9781032874586: Books
Order Teacher Autonomy: Where Has It Gone and Why We Need It Back: Amazon.co.uk: Smith-Tong, Sophie: 9781032874586: Books
Explore festival of education agenda
Explore festival of education agenda
View the Festival of Education 2025 agenda, featuring over 120 sessions, keynotes, and workshops designed to inspire and support educators. More sessions to be announced soon.
Working Group - Chartered College of Teaching
Working Group - Chartered College of Teaching
The Chartered College of Teaching’s new working group on Teacher Agency aims to explore what teacher agency really looks like in practice, why it matters, and how it can be meaningfully supported through policy and school leadership. Agency is a core component of professionalism, so it is essential for the sector to understand how teacher […]
Why Teacher Autonomy Matters in Elementary Education - Edu-Kate | Podcast on Spotify
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Podcast
Why Teacher Autonomy Matters in Elementary Education - Edu-Kate | Podcast on Spotify
Edu-Kate · Episode
TeacherAutonomy.com
TeacherAutonomy.com
Sophie Smith-Tong's book on teacher autonomy in schools — why teacher independence has declined, what it costs educators and pupils, and how to get it back.
poetry | Mindfulness for learning
poetry | Mindfulness for learning
This is Teaching. Playful Poems from the Heart of the Classroom. Written by Sophie Smith-Tong.
In-Person Book Launch Talks
In-Person Book Launch Talks
The wellbeing centre for educators and families. Wellbeing resources and exploration for educators and families including mindfulness, movement, creativity and play.
The Autonomy Mini-Series - The podcast
The Autonomy Mini-Series - The podcast
Starting Primary School Tickets, Wed, May 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
Starting Primary School Tickets, Wed, May 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
Starting Primary School: Focusing on Wellbeing, Not Readiness.
Teacher Autonomy. ONLINE BOOK LAUNCH
Teacher Autonomy. ONLINE BOOK LAUNCH
🌟 Online Book Launch for Teacher Autonomy 🌟Join us for the online book launch of Teacher Autonomy. Where Has It Gone And Why We Need It Back - an inspiring...
Mindfulness for learning PODCAST
Mindfulness for learning PODCAST
Training and Support | Mindfulness for learning
Training and Support | Mindfulness for learning
Parents | Mindfulness for learning
Parents | Mindfulness for learning
Parent and carer support packages to enhance and develop family wellbeing. Services for parents and carers wanting to parent mindfully, develop positive parenting skills and build solid relationships with their children.
Educator Support | Mindfulness for learning
Educator Support | Mindfulness for learning
Designed to support you and your educator needs, ranging from dealing with observations to how to manage self-care and working with parents/carers. If you believe it comes under the educator wellbeing umbrella then it is likely we can help.
THE AUTONOMY MINI-SERIES - PODCAST
THE AUTONOMY MINI-SERIES - PODCAST
5 podcast episodes with 5 guests that explore the power, challenges, and promise of autonomy in education. These podcast episodes dive deep into what it means to give children, teachers, and communities the freedom to shape their own educational journeys. Teacher Autonomy, Sophie's first book, is scheduled for publication by Routledge in the summer of 2025. These episodes give you a glimpse into the topics that she delves into.
Mindfulness for learning website
Mindfulness for learning website
The wellbeing centre for educators and families. Support packages for parents, educators and kids in mindful learning and wellbeing development.
About Mindfulness for learning
About Mindfulness for learning
Information about Sophie Smith-Tong, the Founder of Mindfulness for learning and what Mindfulness for learning offers to educators and families.
Testimonials | Mindfulness for Learning
Testimonials | Mindfulness for Learning
Sophie Smith-Tong speaks to Good Morning Britain about testing
Mindfulness for educators
Mindfulness for educators
One to One Wellbeing Tutoring | Mindfulness for learning
One to One Wellbeing Tutoring | Mindfulness for learning
Parent/Carer Online Support Sessions
Parent/Carer Online Support Sessions
Enabling students to feel a sense of belonging and connection through an inclusive curriculum : My College
Enabling students to feel a sense of belonging and connection through an inclusive curriculum : My College
Sophie Smith-Tong chats Mindfulness on TEACHSTRONG TALKS podcast
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Podcast
Sophie Smith-Tong chats Mindfulness on TEACHSTRONG TALKS podcast
Play ideas for primary aged children
Play ideas for primary aged children
Support Articles for Families and Educators
Support Articles for Families and Educators
Our recommended picture books for wellbeing
Our recommended picture books for wellbeing
Our recommended 'older reads' books for wellbeing
Our recommended 'older reads' books for wellbeing
Our recommended adult books for wellbeing
Our recommended adult books for wellbeing
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