Writes Clare Harrison, Deputy Head (Pastoral)
One thing I have learnt from conversations with parents over the years is that they are often asking the same question: am I handling this in the right way? As a parent of five, I can confirm that there often isn’t a definitive answer to this question. But having a trusted source of advice helps us reflect, sometimes think differently, and feel reassured that we are making good decisions. This is exactly what attracted us to Tooled Up.
Created by Dr Kathy Weston and her team of researchers, Tooled Up is an evidence-based parenting and education platform which translates the latest research into practical, accessible advice to help families navigate the opportunities and challenges of raising children in today’s world. Parents can access articles, podcasts, videos, webinars and expert guidance on a wide range of topics including, wellbeing, resilience, friendships, social media, motivation, sleep, and study habits.
Think of Tooled Up as having a team of child psychologists, parenting experts and education researchers available whenever you need them. Whether you’re wondering about friendships, anxiety, revision, social media, motivation or resilience, Tooled Up helps you find trusted, research-based answers without having to trawl through the internet.
Thanks to everyone who joined the live launch event. If you couldn’t attend, we are happy to share a recording so you can watch at your leisure and start making the most of what’s on offer.
Get Started: Set up your free account now
If you haven’t registered yet, simply follow these steps to create your free account:
- 1. Visit: https://members.tooledupeducation.com/sign-up
- 2. Enter your details and use our school’s unique PIN mts0306 for free access
Once your account is set up, you can log in anytime with just your email address, no password is needed.
Please take a moment to set up your account and explore the wealth of resources available on the platform. Whether you’re facing challenges in family life or looking for helpful tips, the Tooled Up platform offers evidence-based recommendations to meet your needs. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, simply use the Support button on the site to ask the team for help.
At Merchant Taylors’, we believe that the strongest outcomes for our young people come from a close partnership between school and home: the community around the child.
We hope that this resource strengthens our partnership, supports you in the enormously important role you play and ultimately helps our young people to flourish.
