Positive Behaviour and Self Esteem in Secondary Schools

Leading expert on Circle Time, Jenny Mosley, has thoroughly revised her classic book on how to promote positive behaviour and self-esteem in secondary schools through the use of Circle Time. It not only provides an introduction to running Circle Time in secondary schools – it also links Circle Time to SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning).

The implementation of Jenny’s ‘Whole School Quality Circle Time Model’ leads to:

• Positive relationships throughout school
• Personal, moral and social development in all students
• Sound self-esteem in all members of the school community
• Respectful and democratic school systems
• Reduction in bullying
• Positive behaviour management
• Democratic listening systems which develop a sense of citizenship.

The book includes suggestions for 20-minute circle time sessions linked to the SEAL themes: ideal for personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) sessions but also for use during any subject lesson.

The teachers are not forgotten as Jenny has included a section on staff well-being and suggestions on how to raise energy levels, and how to keep their own sense of self-esteem buoyant.