Introduction

One of the five books in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Teacher Toolkit, this practical resource focuses on the topic of Skills for Learning. The book offers research-driven, practical strategies, resources and lesson plans to support educators and health professionals. This is a resource book for practitioners looking to have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the children and young people in their care; both now and in the future. Chapters span key topics including Metacognition, Learning Dimensions, Problem Solving and Cognitive Strategies. A complete toolkit for teachers and counsellors, this book offers:

• Easy to follow and flexible lesson plans that can be adapted and personalised for use in lessons or smaller groups or 1:1 work

• Resources that are linked to the PSHE and Wellbeing curriculum for KS1, KS2 and KS3

• New research, Circles for Learning, where the introduction of baby observation into the classroom by a teacher is used to understand and develop self-awareness, skills for learning, relationships, neuroscience and awareness of others

• Sections on the development of key skills in communication, skills for learning, collaboration, empathy and self-confidence

• Learning links, learning objectives and reflection questions.

Offering research-driven, practical strategies and lesson plans, Skills for Effective Learning in School is an essential resource book for educators and health professionals looking to have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the children in their care; both now and in the future.