*Gibson, Poppy: *-**Dr Poppy Gibso ** n is a Lecturer in Education at the Open University, England. After eleven years teaching and leading in primary schools around London, Poppy moved into Higher Education to work on primary education degrees, supporting students taking their steps to become prima...

*Gibson, Poppy: *-**Dr Poppy Gibso ** n is a Lecturer in Education at the Open University, England. After eleven years teaching and leading in primary schools around London, Poppy moved into Higher Education to work on primary education degrees, supporting students taking their steps to become primary school teachers. Poppy's research centres on wellbeing and mental health in education; and promoting positive outcomes for all of our learners through inclusion and the fostering of safe spaces where students can thrive.