Improving Behaviour and Wellbeing in Primary Schools: Harnessing Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom and Beyond

This book provides a practical guide to social and emotional learning for primary schools, featuring tried-and-tested strategies, classroom resources, and powerful stories from teachers. It is essential reading for today's primary teachers, SENCOs, support staff, and safeguarding leads, as it helps to improve behavior and wellbeing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and accessible resource offers a rich and practical guide to social and emotional learning, empowering primary schools to effectively address and enhance behavior and well-being. Written by experienced teachers and successfully implemented in real classrooms, the book features compelling stories from teachers detailing their work and the profound impact it has had on their students. Developed within a robust theoretical framework rooted in evidence-based strategies, the resources are visually captivating with photographs from actual classrooms and include a valuable bank of downloadable materials and proformas. The book takes the reader on a journey of how a group of schools collaborated to develop practical and effective approaches to behavior and well-being. Key features include:

Tried and tested strategies for improving behavior and well-being: The book provides a wealth of practical strategies and resources that have been proven to enhance student behavior and well-being. From lesson slides and top picture books to engaging exercises and playground conflict resources, teachers can readily incorporate these tools into their classrooms to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Ready-to-use classroom resources: The book offers a plethora of ready-to-use classroom resources that teachers can utilize to facilitate effective social and emotional learning. These resources include lesson slides, top picture books for teaching about emotions, 20 simple exercises to help children stay calm, and a progression in learning emotion vocabulary from Reception to Year 6. These resources are designed to support teachers in delivering engaging and impactful lessons that promote emotional development and social skills.

Powerful stories from individual teachers: The book features powerful stories from individual teachers who have successfully implemented social and emotional learning strategies in their classrooms. These stories provide firsthand accounts of the positive outcomes and transformative experiences that students have had, highlighting the impact that teachers can have on their students' lives.

An in-depth understanding of research evidence on what works: The book is authored by a renowned expert in the field of social, emotional, and mental health, Jean Gross. Jean's extensive knowledge and research expertise are evident throughout the book, providing teachers with an in-depth understanding of the evidence-based strategies that are effective in addressing social, emotional, and mental health needs. Teachers can use this information to inform their teaching practices and make informed decisions about the support and interventions they provide to their students.

Children's social, emotional, and mental health needs have never been more pressing, and this book serves as a valuable resource for today's primary teachers, SENCOs, support staff, and safeguarding leads. It offers a practical and theoretical framework that empowers teachers to create a nurturing and supportive learning environment where students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. By incorporating the strategies and resources outlined in this book, primary schools can foster a culture of empathy, resilience, and well-being, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Weight: 678g
Dimension: 210 x 297 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032500720