The mental health of students in UK schools has become a pressing concern, especially after recent policy updates aimed at improving wellbeing support. These changes come amid growing awareness of the challenges young people face, including academic pressure, social isolation, and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools now have a clearer mandate to prioritize mental health, but turning policy into practice requires thoughtful strategies and community involvemen

What does wellbeing look like in schools today? Wellbeing today must be a whole-school, whole-community approach . It can’t sit in...

Only 48% of children in England meet the daily 60-minute activity guideline. That’s fewer than half – despite the proven impact on mood,...

Why it matters: Staff stress and attrition erode continuity, relationships and curriculum quality—key drivers of pupil wellbeing. What...

Why it matters: Wellbeing and learning are inseparable. Anxiety, low mood and eating difficulties don’t just affect happiness—they shape...

Screens are part of life – but unmanaged, they bring risks: sleep loss, social pressure, exposure to harmful content, even vaping...

The picture: Post-pandemic, attendance and behaviour remain top concerns. Loss of routine, social anxiety and digital distractions have...