003 Why is leading mental health crucial in schools? | Danielle Smith

On this week’s episode of the Women Leaders series, I am speaking with Danielle Smith, a walking champion for mental health and wellbeing.  We discuss her journey in leadership, being an empathetic leader, and she shares her passion for mental health and why it is so important for staff to develop an understanding of how it can impact a child’s ability to learn.

Danielle Smith is currently an Assistant Headteacher for mental health and wellbeing at a large primary school in North London. She is responsible for leading PSHE within the school and has implemented many exciting and positive changes such as regular yoga and mindfulness sessions, as well as designing and launching a new curriculum. 

Outside of school, Danielle is a qualified children’s yoga instructor and has also completed courses in mindfulness for children. Alongside her role within the school, she is also currently studying for her Masters in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and looks forward to applying this knowledge and skill set to her future endeavours.

Book: Why Love Matters by Sue Gerhardt

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