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Mind Over Matter: Improving Mental Health in Our Schools
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In this book John Tomsett examines the relationship between school practices and pupil mental health, arguing that teaching quality has significant protective effects.
He challenges common interventions (like indiscriminate mindfulness programmes) and promotes evidence-informed approaches tailored to schools.
Tomsett draws on interviews with experts and research to highlight what genuinely supports students, including creating successful learning experiences.
He emphasises the importance of success, relationships and the school environment in fostering wellbeing.
The book offers practical guidance for leaders and teachers seeking to improve mental health through educational practice.
He challenges common interventions (like indiscriminate mindfulness programmes) and promotes evidence-informed approaches tailored to schools.
Tomsett draws on interviews with experts and research to highlight what genuinely supports students, including creating successful learning experiences.
He emphasises the importance of success, relationships and the school environment in fostering wellbeing.
The book offers practical guidance for leaders and teachers seeking to improve mental health through educational practice.
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Edufuturists #301 This Much I Know About with John Tomsett
