ASPIRE to Wellbeing and Learning for All in Early Years and Primary: The Principles Underpinning Positive Education [Paperback]

0. Introduction

1. AGENCY
Power with, not power over

2. SAFETY
Physical, emotional, social, psychological and digital

3. POSITIVITY
Strengths, solutions, smiles and support

4. INCLUSION
Everyone welcome, everyone matters, everyone participates

5. RESPECT
For individuals, communities and human rights

6. EQUITY
Fairness and flexibility

7: ASPIRE IN ACTION ACROSS THE WORLD

This truly accessible resource shows primary school practitioners how to help every student feel valued and included in school, so they develop confidence, resilience, love of learning, a positive sense of self and healthy relationships.

Sue Roffey has written an essential book for educators across the globe. The ASPIRE principles encompass foundational pillars for the promotion of learning and well-being for all children and youth. This is a user-friendly volume with many practical applications. Teachers and educational administrators around the world will benefit greatly from the wisdom in these pages. I highly recommend it to educators, parents, psychologists, counsellors, and anyone interested in flourishing and the creation of a just and vibrant society.
Isaac Prilleltensky, Professor, PhD, University of Miami

As Sue Roffey articulates so intelligently, passionately and clearly, wellbeing is both complex and contextual. This book provides a comprehensive and clear framework for considering how best to grow contextual wellbeing across your whole school using her well establ“"