SOLD OUT!! Using Vibrant Quality Circle Times to Promote Child Wellbeing in Positive Calm Classrooms

SOLD OUT!! The Vale of Glamorgan schools reported post-Covid children’s reading and writing skills had regressed. Literacy skills, conversational confidence, turn-taking, tolerance and reading non-verbal cues had been impacted by lockdowns and closures. Encouraging children to converse through vibrant, proactive Circle Times promotes communication skills and expression, aiming to promote wellbeing using this safe forum and other strategies. Jenny describes important steps and guidelines of Circle Times and highlights The Five Skills of Communication for carrying out Circle Times. She will also discuss the use of puppets, calming techniques, speaking in rounds, games and activities to help with team building and developing respectful relationships.

Jenny Mosley

Education Consultant & Author