Guest: Selena Whitehead, a qualified teacher who works for Amazing People Schools as a resource writer and trainer, presenting its approach to character education. Published 18 May 2025 (a Twitter Spaces recording).
What this covers
- Why consistent, clear language about character matters.
- How to build character strengths into lesson planning.
- The effect good teaching of character strengths can have on behaviour and learning.
- Using role models from around the world as examples.
Before you act on it
The DfE's character education framework is non-statutory guidance on character education and pupils' development.
About the session
Jonathan and Lucy are joined by Selena Whitehead from Amazing People Schools.
Selena is a qualified teacher and now works for Amazing People Schools, helping schools embed character strengths and wellbeing. Selena is a resource content writer, and a trainer and speaker in character education and wellbeing.
They discuss:
- Why it’s important to be consistent and clear with language of character
- How to embed character strengths into your lesson planning.
- The impact that good teaching of character strengths has on behaviour and learning.
- Examples of roles
