Bridget Phillipson's advocacy for a culture change in schools highlights a troubling trend where children's wellbeing has taken a backseat in favor of strict academic outcomes.
The current educational policies focusing on punishment through report cards and zero-tolerance culminate in distress among students, especially those lacking confidence.
Schools are seen as processing centers for children rather than nurturing environments, and this has been exacerbated by resource shortages affecting teachers' abilities.
A refocusing on student wellbeing needs to be embedded within the Ofsted framework, where inspections should highlight schools' efforts in ensuring children's mental health.
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