Michael McAndrew: Promoting positive mental health in the early years classroom

Michael McAndrew is a primary school teacher in South Manchester who is passionate about supporting the mental health of early years children. Michael has just completed an MA in Leadership in Learning at the University of Manchester, exploring Primary School Teacher’s Classroom Role in promoting positive mental well-being in the early years.








Topics discussed in this episode include:









• Introducing Michael McAndrew and his work


• Starting the school year right


• A primary teacher's role in promoting positive well-being


• The importance of outdoor space


• Advice for trainee teachers


• How to ask for support as a teacher





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Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk/)



CALM (https://www.thecalmzone.net/)








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