Rethinking Social Issues in Education for the 21st Century

Dr Wendy Sims-Schouten is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Childhood Studies at the University of Portsmouth, UK, where she specialises in research on mental health and wellbeing in childhood and education. Wendy has published in the areas of early years education, bullying, resilience and childhood obesity, and stigmas and labels. In addition, she has presented her work at several national and international conferences, invited lectures and research seminars, and panel discussions. Current projects include research on mental health and wellbeing of young care leavers, mental health literacy of HE students, and issues around (cyber-)bullying, resilience and wellbeing.Dr Sylvia Horton is an Honorary Principal Lecturer in the University of Portsmouth, UK. Her academic interests are in public policy and leadership and human resources management, fields in which she has published widely with both British and international academics. Her current research interests are in comparative education, specifically the training and development of Nigerian head teachers.