Wetherby Preparatory School is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Tooled Up Education, a leading digital platform providing research-backed resources for parents, carers, and educators. This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting the entire Wetherby community, ensuring that our parents are as well-equipped as our staff in navigating the challenges and opportunities of modern parenting.
All Wetherby Prep parents now have complimentary, unlimited access to the entire Tooled Up Education platform - a treasure trove of over 1,000 evidence-based resources. These resources cover a vast spectrum of topics essential from early childhood through to the teenage years.
What is Tooled Up Education?
Founded by Dr. Kathy Weston, a national parenting expert, Tooled Up Education provides accessible, high-quality, and reliable information distilled from the latest academic research in psychology, neuroscience, and education. It is designed to act as your personal, trusted guide on the parenting journey, offering practical strategies and insights for every stage of your son's development.
The platform cuts through the noise of conflicting advice often found online, delivering clear, actionable guidance that is grounded in scientific evidence. Whether you are seeking advice on managing sleep routines, fostering resilience, navigating social media use, supporting academic stress, or simply understanding your son's developmental milestones, Tooled Up has a resource for you.
Your Free Access Benefits
The partnership provides Wetherby Prep parents with a wealth of support, accessible anytime, anywhere:
1. Over 1,000 Evidence-Based Resources
The core of the offering is the extensive digital platform. Resources come in various easy-to-digest formats, including:
- Tip Sheets and Articles: Quick-read guides offering practical strategies on specific topics (e.g., How to talk about challenging world news, Tips for developing a growth mindset).
- Podcasts: Content you can listen to on the go, making it easy to fit into busy schedules with detailed notes and talking points.
- Videos: Short, engaging clips explaining complex concepts simply.
Topics range from nurturing emotional intelligence and promoting positive mental health to study skills, digital citizenship, and supporting transition points in your son’s education.
2. Live and On-Demand Webinars
Parenting is a continuous learning process, and the Tooled Up webinar programme ensures you stay up-to-date with the latest research and practical applications.
- Live Webinars: Join expert-led sessions on timely topics, offering a chance to engage directly and ask questions.
- On-Demand Archive: Access a comprehensive library of past webinars, allowing you to catch up on crucial subjects at your convenience. This extensive archive means you can tackle subjects like managing exam stress or understanding friendship dynamics whenever they become relevant to your family.
3. Direct Support from the Research Team
In addition to the self-service resources, Wetherby Prep parents will have the unique benefit of support from the Tooled Up Research team. This ensures that the information provided remains relevant and responsive to the needs of our community.
How to Get Started
Accessing your free account is simple. We encourage all Wetherby Prep parents to register and begin exploring this invaluable resource.
- Simply visit: https://members.tooledupeducation.com/sign-up
- Enter your name and email address. Follow the onscreen instructions to verify your account.
- Remember to add the school’s unique PIN (parents, please ask the School Office if you need reminding what this is).
This ensures that you receive free access to the entire platform.
We are confident that the partnership with Tooled Up Education will be a transformative asset for our parenting community. By empowering you with the best available knowledge, we are collectively creating an optimal environment for your sons to thrive, both academically and personally. We look forward to seeing our parents embrace this fantastic new resource.
