The Optimus blog

The blog that inspires leaders in the UK education sector

The Optimus blog

The blog that inspires leaders in the UK education sector

Jean Gross

Jean Gross CBE is an independent consultant and author of many best-selling books and articles about children’s issues. Her latest book is Reaching the Unseen Children: Practical Strategies for Closing Stubborn Gaps in Disadvantaged Groups.

Jean has led many national initiatives aimed at improving the learning, attainment  and wellbeing of disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs. Find out more about her work at www.jean-gross.com or follow her at @JeanGrossCBE

Latest blog posts

Jean Gross

Self-efficacy: simple strategies to raise attainment

Building pupils’ sense of capability is vital to their long-term success. Jean Gross sets out some low-cost, straightforward ways to encourage self-efficacy in and out of school. I wonder if you use the idea of self-efficacy in your work? You may instead talk about having a sense of agency or an...
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