Whole School

Research evidence is clear about both the negative impact that poor mental health has on children’s learning and the positive contribution that a well-coordinated whole school approach can make.

  • What is a whole school approach?

    In a whole school approach, wellbeing and mental health are 'everyone's business,’ with genuine engagement across the entire community: staff, pupils, governors, parents and external services.

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  • Why have a whole school approach?

    Schools that involve the whole school community in developing a culture of wellbeing see the greatest benefits for children, young people and staff.

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  • Our whole school framework

    Our approach to mental health and wellbeing in schools is largely built on a framework generated in partnership with Professor Katherine Weare in 2015.

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  • Wellbeing award for schools

    The Wellbeing Award for Schools, developed by the National Children’s Bureau and Optimus Education, recognises the outstanding work being done to promote mental health and wellbeing within school communities across England.

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