An innovative approach to educational supervision and coaching, led by Tim Walters
This book offers a structured approach to embedding a Growth Mindset in schools through four sections: introduction, foundational lessons (Roots), self-improvement (Personal Best), and sustained development (Roses of Success). Featuring relatable characters, detailed assembly and lesson plans, and practical resources, it empowers educators, students, and parents to embrace Growth Mindset principles.
Family Mindsetters adapts Growth Mindset principles for families through relatable stories of twins Bob and Lola. It includes an introduction to Carol Dweck’s research, eight engaging stories with family activities, and helpful references. This book inspires families to embrace challenges, develop resilience, and grow together using practical, science-based methods.
Over the past few years, the term ‘Growth Mindset’ has become increasingly used in education. Through decades of research, Dr Carol Dweck has shown that what people believe about their abilities significantly impacts on their learning and personal accomplishment.
Led by Deborah Setters and Tim Walters, Vauvert Primary School in Guernsey has taken a journey to build Growth Mindset through its core, like a stick of rock. Pupils, staff and parents have a sound understanding of mindset theory and the behaviours that come from the different mindsets. Since 2017, Growth Mindset has been used to inform almost every element of how the school functions. A myriad of aspects including assessment, performance management, feedback and marking, mental health and wellbeing, attendance, celebration assemblies, and teaching and learning policies have fallen under the Growth Mindset microscope.
In producing ‘Growth Mindset – From Roots to Roses’ Tim and Deborah have created a resource for current and aspiring school leaders. It tracks the process by which congruence between the theory of Growth Mindset and a whole school culture has been achieved.
Deborah Setters is the Special Needs Co-ordinator at Vauvert Primary School in Guernsey. She has 27 years of experience of primary school teaching and working with children with additional needs. She is an accredited Reading Recovery teacher, and is passionate about teaching children to read in order to open up their life opportunities. Recently, Deborah gained the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders (NPQSL) with her chosen focus being the implementation of a Growth Mindset across the school. Deborah is the lead teacher for Inclusion and Equality in her school and this compassion for social inclusion follows through in her life out of school. Deborah volunteers for the local Women’s Refuge, is an Independent Custody Visitor and leads a team of Street Pastors.
Tim Walters is headteacher of Vauvert Primary School in Guernsey. He has 25 years experience of leading and managing in and with schools. After his first headship he worked for Somerset Education Authority as a Lead School Development Adviser, leading on new headteacher training, curriculum development and latterly developing successful bespoke programmes for schools in challenging circumstances. Vauvert Primary School is his third headship. He is an appointed dinghy sailing Coach / Assessor for the Royal Yachting Association, and can be seen most weekends volunteering at his local sailing club, or enjoying the beautiful outdoors of Guernsey.
Deborah and Tim, along with Vauvert Primary School staff, were featured in a film documenting the successful development of a Growth Mindset in Guernsey.
