How positive is positive education?

Find out in the 21 February issue of Tes magazine [Open in browser]( [Tes. For teaching]( [How positive is positive education?]( Hello {NAME} Positive education is being picked up by more and more schools as part of the wellbeing movement, with supporters claiming that the approach improves pupils’ mental health and also boosts academic results. But is there any evidence that it works? In the 21 February issue of Tes magazine, Helen Amass looks at the research and talks to schools that have already adopted the ‘PosEd’ philosophy. To find out what she discovers, subscribe to Tes magazine by Monday 17 February and get your copy of our 21 February issue delivered to your door. [Subscribe now]( PLUS...The Weekly Plenary A collection of the week's best news stories, features, blogs, lists, facts, quotes, humour and more. AND...this issue's regular features [Tes focus on...] How SEND labels affect teachers’ judgement A formal diagnosis of special educational needs, such as dyslexia or ADHD, can have a significant impact on a teacher’s belief in their ability to intervene effectively, finds Irena Barker. [Leadership] How ancient history gets pupils thinking about political power To help students make sense of our rapidly changing world, Lynette Mitchell and Neville Morley turned to ancient history to devise a project that encourages pupils to engage in politics and critical-thinking. [Left-field lessons] Having problems with a disruptive class? Improvise... If Year 6 teacher Rita Pike is faced with a challenging set of pupils, she pulls out her secret weapon – improv. This helps to build trust, she says, and gives pupils confidence to take to the stage in front of their peers. [Research in action] How to bring more diversity into your leadership team Diversity leads to improved decision-making, according to research. So have you got the right management mix? #WomenEd’s Vivienne Porritt suggests approaches to attract a wider range of candidates. [Technical focus] An intervention to get students’ attention How long can a student concentrate for in a lesson? Only 18 minutes, says lecturer Kirsty Williams, who carried out research at her college. In order to keep learners engaged, she introduced mind-refreshing activities into the classroom – with promising results. [Audio articles]( Breastfeeding as a teacher sucks – but it doesn’t have to All too often, inflexible timetables and inadequate facilities for expressing make returning to school as a breastfeeding mother a nightmare. But leaders can welcome staff back by making simple, practical changes and being responsive to their needs. [Listen now]( [Subscribe now]( [Check out Tes magazine's special supplements and guides collection]( [icon for emails] Manage your email preferences Help us to send you the right emails. You [can change your email preference settings]( or [unsubscribe]( anytime. Customer services T: +44 (0)20 3194 3000 E: help@tesglobal.com [icon for download our app] Download our app [link to App store]( [Tes for Teachers on the App Store]( [link to Google Play]( [Tes on Google Play]( [icon for stay connected] Stay connected [icon-Community link]( [icon-Facebook link]( [icon-Twitter link]( [icon-Linkedin link]( [icon-Reddit link]( [icon-Pintrest link]( [icon-Youtube link]( [icon-Instagram link]( [Resources]( [Jobs]( [Community]( [News]( [Courses]( [Store]( [Tes for schools]( [icon for map link]( Tes Global is registered in England (Company No. 02017289) with its registered offices at 26 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4HQ.