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.
This course brings together the science of Positive Psychology with best practice teaching and pastoral care to encourage and support individuals, schools and communities to flourish. It focuses on specific evidence-based skills that assist adults and children to strengthen their relationships, build positive emotions and enhance personal resilience.
The development of these valuable life skills provides staff and pupils with an increased capacity to teach and learn effectively, as well as offering them a strong foundation on which they can build a successful life.
This course provides a foundation from which to begin to build a whole school approach to creating and maintaining a positive school culture.
Aims of the course:
The workshop aims to develop an understanding of the components of a positive school culture and provide practical strategies that can be used with both adults and children to enhance relationships and increase the sense of community for all stakeholders.
Mike Crossley retired as Headmaster of Langley Preparatory School in 2022.
He is a very experienced Mental Health First Aid & NUCO registered Youth Instructor, having trained over 300 teachers and adults working with children, since qualifying as an MHFA instructor in 2016
He is also a qualified Designated Mental Health Lead and is currently involved in the training of key staff nationwide in this respect. Notably, his last school is the proud recipient of the acclaimed Optimus Wellbeing Award for schools.
With over 25 years’ experience as a senior manager in three leading schools, and fourteen years as a Head, Mike offers a wealth of knowledge in the world of education in general and has recently started additional work as a freelance mental health instructor for a leading mental health trust.
Mike is also a much practised ISI school Inspector, experienced leadership and middle management trainer and he qualified as a Head through the government’s National Professional Qualification for Headship scheme via the National College of School Leadership. He is also an ILM Level 7 executive coach and mentor who is currently working with newly appointed Heads for IAPS.