Building Better Schools with Evidence-based Policy: Adaptable Policy for Teachers and School Leaders provides an extensive set of free-to-use policies for building better schools. The policies included in this book cover a broad range of popular topics for schools that are not readily accessible, and each policy is built on theory, driven by research, and created by experts. Each policy is based on substantial evidence, and this is ensured through the inclusion of contributors who are active and highly reputable in their respective field. Most schools are obliged to write and maintain policy, and not all school leaders have the required skills, time, or expertise to do this effectively. Building Better Schools with Evidence-based Policy: Adaptable Policy for Teachers and School Leaders is a time-saving resource for schools. It aims to address the reported research-to-practice gap in education by delivering accessible evidence-based practice in a ready-to-use adaptable format. All policies within this book are designed to be adapted and tailored to the unique diversity and needs of each school as reflected by the context and the people that make up the school community. This book is relevant to every person who works in a school – worldwide. Users of this book can rest assured that each policy has been carefully formulated from the current understandings of best practice. This is a practical innovation and an example of how schools can use research evidence in their day-to-day practices. "The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license."

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Implementing School Policy Effectively. Chapter 2. Reading Instruction and Support. Chapter 3. Student Wellbeing Interventions and Implementation. Chapter 4. Load Reduction Instruction Policy. Chapter 5. Personalised Wellbeing Planning. Chapter 6. Play Policy Framework for Schools. Chapter 7. Excellence in Indigenous Education. Chapter 8. Alcohol and Other Drug Use. Chapter 9. Feedback for Learning. Chapter 10. Activity Participation Policy. Chapter 11. Embedded Careers Education. Chapter 12. Appropriate Staff and Student Relationships Policy. Chapter 13. Self-injury Response and Intervention Policy. Chapter 14. School Trauma-Informed Practice Policy. Chapter 15. Mental Health Promotion Policy. Chapter 16. Applying the Science of Learning in the Classroom. Chapter 17. Catering for Gifted and Talented Students in the Regular Classroom. Chapter 18. Teachers' Use of Digital Technologies. Chapter 19. School Belonging Policy. Chapter 20. Apps for Secondary School Student Mental Health and Wellbeing. Chapter 21. School Cultural Congruity. Chapter 22. Inclusive Education for Students from Refugee or Migrant Backgrounds. Chapter 23. Teacher Wellbeing. Chapter 24. The Use of Digital Devices in the Classroom. Chapter 25. Transgender and Non-binary Students, Staff, and Family Members in Schools. Chapter 26. Family Engagement. Chapter 27. A Whole School Approach to Preventing and Managing Bullying. Chapter 28. Policy Framework for the Use of Therapy Dogs in Educational Settings. Chapter 29. Establishing Effective School and Community Collaborations to Prevent Student Homelessness. Chapter 30. Responding to Students Living with Domestic and Family Violence. Chapter 31. Promoting Educational Equity for Students from Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Backgrounds. Chapter 32. Using Research Evidence to Improve Practice. Chapter 33. Declaring a Climate Emergency. Chapter 34. Entrepreneurial Learning and Student-driven Learning. Chapter 35. Screening and Assessment of Learning. Chapter 36. Strengths-Based Approaches for Assessing Student Well-Being. Chapter 37. Data-based assessment of psychological well-being in whole school environments. Chapter 38. School-Based Empathy Policy: A holistic approach. Chapter 39. Raising Awareness and Understanding of Superdiversity in the classroom. Chapter 40. School Policy Development and Creation