Supportive Learning Environments - Dr. Donna Cross

In this episode, IST Consultant Ruth Croser speaks with Dr. Donna Cross, a behavioral scientist, about the importance of understanding school context and its impact on student wellbeing. They discuss the critical role of staff wellbeing in creating a supportive learning environment, the necessity of a whole school approach to wellbeing, and the significance of building positive relationships among students and staff. The conversation emphasises the need for explicit social and emotional learning and the operationalisation of school values to foster a healthy school culture.