In Mental Toughness: Being the Best You Can Be I introduced our work on mental toughness. You may alternatively know mental toughness as character, grit, growth mindset, learned optimism, learning powers. Data on the mental toughness of young people across Blackpool reveals a high level of sensitivity and a very low level of toughness. Continue reading
With the increased challenge for pupils presented by the new Primary Curriculum, GCSEs and A-levels growth mindset, resilience, grit and mental toughness are all in vogue. If you want mental toughness in the classroom then you need mental toughness in the staff room first. Continue reading