“This is a great workshop focused on improving wellbeing through a positive school culture. It really made me reflect on the way we all treat each other in school and how our behaviour as adults sets the tone for the children. We were all buzzing when we left.”
Aly Tresize, Canadian International School of Hong Kong
UK schools are still in the midst of a mental health crisis. Findings from The Teacher Wellbeing Index 2020, show that 74% of educators have experienced behavioural, psychological or physical symptoms of mental ill health in the last year and that 38% feel the culture in their school has had a negative effect on their wellbeing. Most initiatives to improve wellbeing in schools tackle the symptoms, rather than the causes of mental health concerns. Building a Positive School Culture focuses on the importance of creating a sense of safety, belonging and significance for the whole school community, through the development of positive relationships in our schools.
INSET Aims
The workshop aims to develop an understanding of the components of school culture and provide practical strategies that can be used with both adults and children to enhance relationships and increase the sense of an inclusive community and promote belonging for all stakeholders.
INSET Outline
What is School Culture and Why is it Important?
- To examine the concept of school culture and explore some key approaches
- To understand components of a positive school culture for building a sense of belonging
- To identify how the values of school culture consistently manifest in specific, identifiable behaviours
- To consider inclusivity and its relationship to school culture
- To explore the prevailing culture in your school and identify areas for improvement.
Building Positive Relationships in School
- To understand why positive relationships are the foundation of wellbeing and examine the components of positive relationship building
- To consider how COVID-19, responses to the pandemic and its legacy in schools means that relationships and a holistic school culture are even more vital
- To understand how we can use embed a character curriculum to help build positive relationships and build a positive school culture
- To consider approaches to educating pupils in kindness and positivity.
Questioning Consistency and Adaption
- What is the relationship between consistency and adaption in your school and why is this so important for developing school culture?
- What does this debate tells us about your school ethos and values?
Our EDI Review process is highly recommended to to any school leader looking to create a positive, inclusive and equitable learning environment for their students. Find out more here
Georgina Reynolds, Vice Principal, James Wolfe Primary
Thank you for an engaging, inspiring and reflective CPD session on Positive school Culture
Ross Montague, Head of Upper school, Hampstead Hill School
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