Carla Mason
Biographic Data
| ID | 3655910 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carla Mason |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carla |
| FAMILY NAME | Mason |
| SIGNATURE | MASON C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Manchester |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6037-4950 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
A Mixed-methods Study of How to Improve Primary-secondary Transitions in England
Primary-secondary school transitions are critical periods in children’s educational and emotional development, which pose heightened risk for poor attainment, attendance, social adjustment, and mental health, particularly for vulnerable children. Yet, the multiple challenges presented during this time remain difficult for English schools to manage without clear statutory guidance. Government reports consistently identify transitions as a systemic…
Child and school staff perceptions and experiences of universal social and emotional learning curricula in context
BACKGROUND: There is increasing interest in the circumstances under which universal school-based social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions can be most effective, and how implementation moderates intervention outcomes. We focus on the implementation of 'Passport Skills for Life', an SEL intervention that has been introduced into over 100 schools in England to date. AIM: We examined the experiences and perceptions of both school staff and c…
Advocating for a holistic culture of school wellbeing—an evaluation of the Well Schools whole school approach to pupil and teacher wellbeing
Introduction Supporting wellbeing within education settings is vital. Whole school approaches present a holistic and integrated mechanism that recognises school staff, the school community, and pupils. The Well Schools whole school approach to supporting teacher and pupil wellbeing provides a framework that guides planning, policy, and practice while allowing for bespoke and socially valid approaches suitable for each school community. Method A c…
It's scary starting a new school
BackgroundChildren and young people experience various transitions throughout their education. Theory and evidence highlight that these can be complex, and poor experiences of transitions can be associated with worsened outcomes, necessitating a need to develop and implement wellbeing support. However, children and young people's views are lacking in the literature, and studies tend to focus on specific transitions rather than on what matters for…
Shall We Send a Panda?’ A Practical Guide to Engaging Schools in Research
The substantial time that children and young people spend in schools makes them important sites to trial and embed prevention and early intervention programmes. However, schools are complex settings, and it can be difficult to maintain school engagement in research trials; many projects experience high levels of attrition. This commentary presents learning from two large-scale, mixed-methods mental health intervention trials in English schools. T…
Social and emotional learning in primary schools
BACKGROUND: There is a plethora of reviews that summarize much of the evidence base in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). However, there are criticisms around variability of quality and focus of those reviews, meaning there is little strategic overview of the current state of the field. Further, there are rising concerns as to systemic gaps in the evidence base itself. An overview of reviews provides an opportunity for a comprehensive classific…
Using Creative Approaches and Facilitating Remote Online Focus Groups With Children and Young People
The importance of engaging and involving children and young people (CYP) in research is widely recognised, especially for educational research exploring CYP's perceptions and experiences of school processes. Historically, working with CYP to collect qualitative data has involved face-to-face interactions, however the social distancing requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic meant there was a need to move 'online' and work 'remotely'. In this pap…
It's scary starting a new school
BackgroundChildren and young people experience various transitions throughout their education. Theory and evidence highlight that these can be complex, and poor experiences of transitions can be associated with worsened outcomes, necessitating a need to develop and implement wellbeing support. However, children and young people's views are lacking in the literature, and studies tend to focus on specific transitions rather than on what matters for…
Using Creative Approaches and Facilitating Remote Online Focus Groups With Children and Young People
The importance of engaging and involving children and young people (CYP) in research is widely recognised, especially for educational research exploring CYP's perceptions and experiences of school processes. Historically, working with CYP to collect qualitative data has involved face-to-face interactions, however the social distancing requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic meant there was a need to move 'online' and work 'remotely'. In this pap…
Shall We Send a Panda?’ A Practical Guide to Engaging Schools in Research
The substantial time that children and young people spend in schools makes them important sites to trial and embed prevention and early intervention programmes. However, schools are complex settings, and it can be difficult to maintain school engagement in research trials; many projects experience high levels of attrition. This commentary presents learning from two large-scale, mixed-methods mental health intervention trials in English schools. T…
Social and emotional learning in primary schools
BACKGROUND: There is a plethora of reviews that summarize much of the evidence base in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). However, there are criticisms around variability of quality and focus of those reviews, meaning there is little strategic overview of the current state of the field. Further, there are rising concerns as to systemic gaps in the evidence base itself. An overview of reviews provides an opportunity for a comprehensive classific…
Using Creative Approaches and Facilitating Remote Online Focus Groups With Children and Young People
The importance of engaging and involving children and young people (CYP) in research is widely recognised, especially for educational research exploring CYP's perceptions and experiences of school processes. Historically, working with CYP to collect qualitative data has involved face-to-face interactions, however the social distancing requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic meant there was a need to move 'online' and work 'remotely'. In this pap…
It's scary starting a new school
BackgroundChildren and young people experience various transitions throughout their education. Theory and evidence highlight that these can be complex, and poor experiences of transitions can be associated with worsened outcomes, necessitating a need to develop and implement wellbeing support. However, children and young people's views are lacking in the literature, and studies tend to focus on specific transitions rather than on what matters for…
Advocating for a holistic culture of school wellbeing—an evaluation of the Well Schools whole school approach to pupil and teacher wellbeing
Introduction Supporting wellbeing within education settings is vital. Whole school approaches present a holistic and integrated mechanism that recognises school staff, the school community, and pupils. The Well Schools whole school approach to supporting teacher and pupil wellbeing provides a framework that guides planning, policy, and practice while allowing for bespoke and socially valid approaches suitable for each school community. Method A c…
A Mixed-methods Study of How to Improve Primary-secondary Transitions in England
Primary-secondary school transitions are critical periods in children’s educational and emotional development, which pose heightened risk for poor attainment, attendance, social adjustment, and mental health, particularly for vulnerable children. Yet, the multiple challenges presented during this time remain difficult for English schools to manage without clear statutory guidance. Government reports consistently identify transitions as a systemic…
Child and school staff perceptions and experiences of universal social and emotional learning curricula in context
BACKGROUND: There is increasing interest in the circumstances under which universal school-based social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions can be most effective, and how implementation moderates intervention outcomes. We focus on the implementation of 'Passport Skills for Life', an SEL intervention that has been introduced into over 100 schools in England to date. AIM: We examined the experiences and perceptions of both school staff and c…
Early Childhood Education and Development (6 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Educational and Psychological Assessments (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (2 works) · Conceptual framework (2 works) · Curriculum (2 works) · Educational psychology (2 works)