Category: nEWs

We’re recruiting!

Now that our new website is up and running – providing a comprehensive platform for information, online sales, training programmes and practice support – Emotion Works is set to grow.  We are looking for the right person to join our team and to take responsibility for all aspects of administration for the organisation.   JOB […]

Coggle-tastic Cascaders!

When Emily Sinclair and Nicky Hocknull from Bankton Primary School in West Lothian expressed an interest in trying out our ‘School Cascader’ package last June, it was a pleasure to pencil in a couple of meetings to prepare them for delivering their staff training in August. Emily and Nicky turned up to our first meeting […]

Christmas Thanks

To our customers, clients and collaborators. Thank you so much for supporting Emotion Works over the course of this year. Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday. Special Christmas love and thanks to the following people whose efforts, contribution and support over the year have been significant and very much appreciated. Geoff Smith Kathryn McKay […]

A sad, reflective post – by founder, Claire Murray.

I’m pausing for thought this week to remember my close colleague and friend David Wright – graphic designer and illustrator, and co-creator of the Emotion Works cogs. David, your contribution to Emotion Works over these important founding years has been huge, both as an artist and as a companion. As I consider the number of […]

We’re having a USB clear out as we move towards online resources & training

In preparation for our website changes next month (including a new members area with online training, resources, and practice ideas) we’ve decided to sell off our remaining USB pen drives to new and existing customers interested in using the Emotion Works programme. Provided along with a starter resource pack, 3 hours of online training recordings, […]

UPDATED – The inspiring story of a Primary School Champion

Congratulations Pauline McKibben, Principal Teacher at St Joseph’s Primary School in Glasgow on being recognised as an Emotion Works Primary School Champion for her exemplary practice and whole school capacity building efforts. Pauline began her training with Emotion Works in September 2015 when she attended an introductory 2-part training for primary teachers along with her […]

Happy Birthday Emotion Works!

Emotion Works was 3 years old on 28th February. Here are some orange cog reflections by founder, Claire Murray… Today is the 28th February 2016, and it does indeed feel like a happy day. Emotion Works is established and growing, and I finally feel satisfied with what I’ve achieved and reassured by the impact my work […]

Excellent practice example documented and shared

We were so impressed by Fiona Berrow’s assembly example at our latest mainstream teacher’s practice feedback session, we decided to go back and visit her at school to document the process of learning and teaching she carried out with her P5/6 Class on the lead up to their fantastic assembly delivery. Fiona is the P5/6 […]

Early Years Training in Aberdeen

It was a pleasure to return to Aberdeen this month to deliver an Early Years training session with practitioners from a number of nurseries, primary schools and outdoor education provisions across the city. Our focus was on using the concept of ‘coggle vision’ when planning, delivering and reflecting on emotional learning and literacy with young […]

‘A Right to Speak’ funded project concludes with a wonderful practice sharing event at Middlefield School

This month saw twenty ASL Practitioners from Glasgow City Council showcase their work following an Emotion Works training programme spanning 6 months. The project was aimed at helping pupils with communication and behavioural support needs exercise their right to speak and be understood.   Some examples of work shared at the event… Lessons helping younger […]