Poppy Gibson, Author at Nexus Education

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Poppy Gibson

Dr Poppy Gibson is a Lecturer in Education at the Open University, whose key interests involve children’s psychological development and mental health, and wellbeing in education. Poppy moved into higher education after over a decade working in London primary schools.

Posts by Poppy Gibson:

Poppy Listening

Wed Jan 2026 by Poppy Gibson

The Power of Listening

Listening Rooms capture the most authentic voices when conducting research in education.

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Image of a woman holding a laptop looking at the screen

Thu Aug 2025 by Poppy Gibson

How to support student collaboration during online distance study

How different courses and institutions can support their students working collaboratively and remotely.

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Dr Poppy Neurodivergence

Fri Mar 2025 by Poppy Gibson

A Multifaceted Approach to Supporting Neurodivergent Young People

This blog highlights ways we can develop our teaching methods to support neurodivergent students.

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Poppy Gibson ASD around the world

Thu Feb 2025 by Poppy Gibson

Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergence around the World

Learn about the differences and similarities between understanding neurodivergent learners and the support they are offered in England vs Jakarta.

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Poppy G Wellbeing Training

Tue Jun 2024 by Poppy Gibson

The practicalities of offering a teacher education that incorporates mental health training

In 2023, the NHS found that around 1/5 children and young people had a probable mental disorder. While mental health education is compulsory in schools, there is no formal training for teachers on this subject. Why?

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Poppy money

Wed Jun 2023 by Poppy Gibson

Where should university students’ money go?

In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis and a post-pandemic world, many students are feeling the pinch. Where should their money go?

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Poppy Debbie

Sun Mar 2023 by Poppy Gibson

Pathways into Primary Teaching: a reflection on collaboration in teacher education

If you're considering teaching as a career, evaluate your passion and lifestyle to select a route to teaching which will best suit yourself.

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Poppy agency

Thu Nov 2022 by Poppy Gibson

Five ways to Develop Teacher Agency

Teacher Agency, what is it and how can we develop it in our schools? Dr Poppy Gibson and Paul Hamilton explore the subject.

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Poppy G Grief

Fri Sep 2022 by Poppy Gibson

Supporting Children’s Grief and Loss in the Classroom

Grief can effect all ages. In this blog, Poppy Gibson and Danielle Eglinton highlight ways to address grief in children and young people.

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brain Poppy g

Thu Aug 2022 by Poppy Gibson

A Whole-School Approach to Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing

Amber Browne and Poppy Gibson offer ideas and support in order to have and maintain a positive whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.

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Poppy MFL

Thu Jul 2022 by Poppy Gibson

Why Modern Foreign Languages is more than just a Subject

In her latest blog, Poppy Gibson teams up with Annelies Paris to promote the benefits of teaching MFL from Reception and simple ways to get started.

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Poppy Gibson Matthew T

Thu Jun 2022 by Poppy Gibson

Black with No Way Back; A contextual discussion of racial bias and exclusion culture

Dr Poppy Gibson and Matthew Tragheim highlight the conflicting attitudes to different groups of students regarding exclusion.

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Ecotherapy Poppy

Wed May 2022 by Poppy Gibson

Ecotherapy

Poppy Gibson and Aoja Aron provide simple and practical activities for children and young people to learn outside for positive mental health.

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trauma Poppy Gibson

Wed Mar 2022 by Poppy Gibson

It Takes a Village: supporting children who have experienced trauma

Trauma- Dr Poppy Gibson and Amber Bale offer an introduction to helping recognise and support children who have experienced trauma.

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Poppy Gibson Research

Wed Mar 2022 by Poppy Gibson

Breaking down barriers to students’ learning: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Research into the wellbeing of students shows that, when students are academically and emotionally supported, we can see improvement. It is essential that Further Education and Higher Education institutions consider support strategies to engage students in active participation and successful completion of their courses.

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