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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.

  • Mental health and wellbeing research in schools

    Mental health and wellbeing research in schools

    Published: 09/10/2019

    Dr Sarah Bell is a qualified teacher and Senior Research Associate in young people’s public health at Bristol University Medical School. Here Sarah discusses the importance of mental health and wellbeing research in schools.

    By: Dr Sarah Bell
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Teaching emotional wellbeing skills

    Teaching emotional wellbeing skills

    Published: 09/10/2019

    Val Payne has over 30 years’ experience in education and social care and Peter Harper is a former NHS consultant clinical psychologist. They are the authors of '50 Ways to Feel Happy' and volunteer for Action for Happiness. They explain why it is important to teach emotional wellbeing skills, and share a range of strategies.

    By: Val Payne and Peter Harper
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Mindfulness: practical strategies for students

    Mindfulness: practical strategies for students

    Published: 09/10/2019

    Adrian Bethune is a writer, teacher and Healthy Body and Mind leader at a primary school in Hertfordshire. In 2012, he was awarded a ‘Happy Hero’ medal at the House of Lords for his work on developing wellbeing in schools. Here he explains the value of mindfulness and how we can teach it.

    By: Adrian Bethune
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Social media: the effects on children's mental health

    Social media: the effects on children's mental health

    Published: 11/10/2019

    Safeguarding consultant, Sue Wheeler, shares her observations about the effects of social media on young people’s mental health.

    By: Sue Wheeler
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • The benefits of kindness

    The benefits of kindness

    Published: 11/10/2019

    Adrian Bethune is a writer, teacher and Healthy Body and Mind leader at a primary school in Hertfordshire. In 2012, he was awarded a ‘Happy Hero’ medal at the House of Lords for his work on developing wellbeing in schools. Here he explores the benefits of showing kindness, and how the smallest acts can make a big impact.

    By: Adrian Bethune
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Supporting students with experiences of trauma

    Supporting students with experiences of trauma

    Published: 18/08/2020

    Tracy Godfroy is a child psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. She advises teachers on how to support young people who are experiencing mental health problems as a result of traumatic experiences and offers her classroom communication tips.

    By: Tracy Godfroy
    Other at Upper Shirley High