Mental health and wellbeing
Working together to build healthy and happy schools
Q and A with Avani Bhalla
We spoke to 16-year-old mental health campaigner and one of the winners of the Pearson World Changer Awards, Avani Bhalla, for her view on young people’s wellbeing today and what more can be done in education to help.
The Pearson School Report
The Pearson School Report provides an in-depth, independent look at the education system, from the people who work at its core – and is the latest step in our mission to collaborate, listen and learn from each other to drive forward positive change.
Persona Life Skills
We’ve partnered with Persona Education for a pioneering pilot, which will test how effectively life skills can be developed and recognised using digital methods, while assessing how students, teachers and employers value social-emotional skills, and the related digital badges.
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.
Mental health and wellbeing at Pearson
Within Pearson, we’ve been working with Time to Change to break down the stigma around mental health and wellbeing, and change the culture and conversation. Hear from our Senior Vice President, Sharon Hague on what we've been doing within our organisation.
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.
Mental health and wellbeing support
In uncertain and stressful times, it is natural to feel a certain amount of concern or worry. Practising mindfulness can help you stay calmer and more positive. We have a number of free resources to help introduce you to mindfulness techniques that are suitable for employers, Clinicians, parents and young people.
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.
Recent news and blog posts
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Learning at home: Five maths games for parents and children to enjoy together
With schools across the country closed in the wake of COVID-19, increased pressure has fallen on parents and carers to support children’s at-home learning. Here, Eleanor Dix outlines five simple maths games that are not only fun, but will improve numeracy skills too.
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Join us in supporting National Numeracy Day (13 May 2020)
At Pearson, we believe in helping everyone engage with the #PowerofMaths and how it can unlock opportunities. Every day, we help people of all ages build their confidence and skills with numbers – be it ourselves, those who use our products and services, or loved ones. And now, we’re taking that mission even further by becoming a Lead Supporter of National Numeracy Day.
