Mental health and wellbeing

Working together to build healthy and happy schools

Free guidance and support

The Wellbeing Zone

Supporting teachers, parents and young people

The Wellbeing Zone is packed with free resources to support mental health and wellbeing – from advice on coping with anxiety and exam stress, to fun activities and mindfulness.

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Insights from schools

How we're addressing mental health and wellbeing

We're passionate about creating a culture of positive wellbeing and mental health and are committed to working together with teachers and senior leaders to help build healthy, calm and happy schools.

Together we can drive positive change, encourage conversation, and create an environment that fosters wellbeing for pupils as well as staff.

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Committing to mental health and wellbeing in school

In an ever-changing world of mounting pressures, how can learners – and educators – attain happiness and success in life, and in their careers? Get an insight into the conversation that took place at the Festival of Education.

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Looking for immediate help and support ?

If you feel that you or someone you know (be they a parent, child, teacher or young person) are at immediate risk of causing harm to themselves or others, it’s important to seek immediate professional help by calling 999.  

However you or someone you know might be feeling or going through, it’s important to know you’re not alone. There’s lots of information and support services in the UK to help.

Education Support

There can be many stresses on those who work in education - a challenging student, stress & depression, personal financial worries and so many more. That’s why Education Support offers free, confidential help and support. 

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Recent news and blog posts

  • Multi-academy trusts: Four opportunities and challenges

    In our work with multi academy trusts across the country this year, we’ve had some fascinating conversations with many leaders, classroom teachers and educational experts about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for MATs.

  • Bug Club

    Plan to give your children a jump start in reading

    You’ve spent days of your summer break preparing for the next year of teaching. You have a good idea of what the children in your class will be capable of, you might know their strengths and weaknesses, and you’re plotting the best way of teaching your children how to read confidently, competently, and for enjoyment.

  • Science Bug: confident teaching based on best practice

    Science - why it's important and how to teach it

    We all know science is a compulsory subject in English primary schools, but many teachers report a worrying trend that this important subject is being squeezed out of the curriculum. With science being less of a priority in recent years, too many schools are struggling to teach the recommended two hours every week.

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