Useful Links

Our colleagues in the County Council Behaviour Support Unit are the best source of comprehensive advice, information and support.

Below is a list of various organisations and sources of materials that I have come across in recent weeks - it is unlikely to be a definitive list and I would welcome your suggestions for additions.

In addition to Jenny Mosley's Whole School Quality Circle Time Model there are other approaches to raising self-esteem in the classroom.

For example, there are other perspectives on Circle Time. More information can be found at the Lucky Duck publishers website.

Protective Behaviours is a process which raises self-esteem and self-confidence and helps people become more assertive by equipping with strategies to keep themselves safe. More information about protective behaviours can be found at www.protectivebehaviours.co.uk

In Cornwall PC David Watkins runs 'Feeling Safe Cornwall' which offers PBs Training to teachers etc. Dave also uses PBs work in schools. For more information contact: Feeling Safe Cornwall 01736 - 787406 or e mail feeling safe cornwall.

Assertive Discipline is a positive approach to discipline in the classroom which puts the child's self-esteem at its heart. The term 'assertive discipline' is most closely associated with the work of Lee and Marlene Canter. I have seen a number of schools in Cornwall using Assertive Discipline.

Emotional Literacy

PositivelyMAD (Positively Make A Difference) is an organisation that have a range of interesting resources and they offer self- esteem and study skills workshops in schools. I know about them because of a rave review from a Cornwall primary school involved in the Healthy Schools Scheme but I can't remember who they were!! If you are that school - let me know! More information from their website at www.postivelymad.co.uk

The Pyramid Trust is a charity that offers after schools clubs and activities to children in Y4 and is all about raising self esteem. There is a local scheme operating in Cornwall but it is not available to all schools. For more information about the Trusvisit their website at www.nptrust.org.uk or contact: Petrina Missons, Pyramid Trust Co-ordinator for Cornwall on 01872 323434 or e mail

Incentive Plus is a company that provides a comprehensive range of resources about PSHE/Ct., self-esteem, emotional literacy discipline, accelerated learning etc. You can get hold of a catalogue via their website.

On-Track is a Home Office initiative that is intended to divert children from offending behaviour again with an emphasis on self-esteem. At the time of writing it is only available in Kerrier. Information can be found via the Children's Fund site below.

Children's Fund in Cornwall is working with children in the 5 - 13 age group through a range of initiatives throughout the County.

SEAL (Social and Emotional Active Learning) download the materials from the Behaviour and Attendence Pilot website (user name: BandA934, Password: Koopman)

If you have any suggestions for any other organisations or websites please let me know and I will post them here.