Supporting Mental Health in Primary and Early Years

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Supporting Mental Health in Primary and Early Years is written by Jonathan Glazzard and published by SAGE. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1526482738 (ISBN 10) and 9781526482730 (ISBN 13).

Emphasising not just mental health needs, but also the importance of creating a culture of inclusion for all pupils so that all pupils develop high self-esteem, emotional intelligence, social confidence and resilience, this book provides: an introduction to key theories that relate to mental health; an overview of the current context in relation to mental health in schools; guidance on the identification of pupils with mental health needs; evidence-based research on interventions to support pupils with mental health needs; an assessment tool which will support teachers in identifying needs and planning subsequent interventions; case studies of practice from a primary school and early years setting. Based on action research which has been implemented in a primary school, this important text is valuable reading for students on teacher training courses, and practising primary school teachers.