• How can staff best be supported in dealing with challenging behaviour, in ways that reliably reduce disruption to peers, improve pupil wellbeing, behaviour and attainment, and aid staff retention?
Background
Every child and young person, regardless of their background, must be able to achieve and thrive, particularly at school, to develop the knowledge and skills they need for life. Thriving centres on both feeling good (having a high subjective wellbeing and a positive sense of belonging), and doing well (having a positive sense of accomplishment, autonomy, and physical and mental health). Other areas of research interest regarding this pillar of the Opportunity Mission span; attainment; SEND; attendance; health and wellbeing both in and out of school; and enrichment activities and childcare for school- aged children. (For brevity, please read all references to children as encompassing both children and young people where appropriate.)
Full details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-for-education-areas-of-research-interest
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it explores whole-system intervention to improve mental health and wellbeing through schools, but does not directly address staff support.
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Why might this be relevant?
Fully relevant as it focuses on promoting teacher resilience, which is directly related to supporting staff dealing with challenging behavior.
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School Readiness: Connecting Viewpoints on Child and Family Well-being and Identifying Commonalities Across Diverse Groups
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Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to investigate links between children's wellbeing and success in the first years of primary school, which aligns with the question's focus on supporting staff in dealing with challenging behavior to improve pupil wellbeing and attainment.