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Wellbeing for schools

Explore our comprehensive collection of articles on school wellbeing that address key aspects of student and teacher mental health. These CPD articles offer practical strategies and evidence-based approaches to mental and emotional health, physical wellbeing and social-emotional learning. We provide essential guidance for creating a positive school culture, from identifying anxiety and depression to building resilience and implementing classroom mental health first aid.

We understand that staff wellbeing is essential to student success. That's why we also focus on managing teacher stress, preventing burnout and fostering workplace wellbeing. Discover practical advice for developing a whole-school approach to wellbeing, creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive.

  • Children and young people’s mental health and the impact of COVID-19

    Children and young people’s mental health and the impact of COVID-19

    Published: 16/12/2020

    Schools throughout the country have noted the profound impact of COVID-19 on children and young people's mental health (CYPMH) and experts agree that an integrated, whole-school approach is essential to tackle the issues. Here's our guide to organisations that can offer support and advice.

    By: Jo Barwell (Senior Content Lead)
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Connect with nature during Mental Health Awareness Week

    Connect with nature during Mental Health Awareness Week

    Published: 14/04/2021

    Ruth Simmonds, Education project manager at the Mental Health Foundation, explores the importance of bringing nature into primary schools.

    By: Ruth Simmonds
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Growing a culture of wellbeing

    Growing a culture of wellbeing

    Published: 02/02/2022

    Andrew Cowley is a former deputy headteacher and has written a number of books and resources on teacher wellbeing. He explodes a few myths about wellbeing and shares his advice for senior leaders on how to grow a wellbeing culture in your school. 

    By: Andrew Cowley
  • Developing a wellbeing strategy – a guide for school leaders 

    Developing a wellbeing strategy – a guide for school leaders 

    Published: 02/02/2022

    Andrew Cowley is a former deputy headteacher and has written a number of books and resources on teacher wellbeing. He shares his strategic advice for senior leaders in schools about leading with values as you develop your wellbeing strategy. 

    By: Andrew Cowley
  • Looking after wellbeing in primary schools

    Looking after wellbeing in primary schools

    Published: 02/02/2022

    Embedding a culture of wellbeing into schools is a vital long-term project and requires a whole-school approach but there are things we can all do to promote it. We were delighted to collaborate with Andrew Cowley – former Deputy Headteacher turned keynote speaker and author of The Wellbeing Toolkit and The Wellbeing Curriculum – to produce two Teachit Talks videos and resources about the culture of wellbeing. Wellbeing for senior leaders and Wellbeing as curriculum are full of helpful advice for senior leaders and class teachers respectively. 

    Below you'll find further advice and resources to help you put wellbeing front and centre.

    By: Jo Barwell