Wellbeing

A trailblazing wellbeing and literacy programme is being extended to up to 150 schools across Bradford following a successful pilot in the city. The Story Project has been awarded a new £510,000 investment from SHINE to expand its transformative programme to nursery, primary and secondary schools across Bradford over the …

To mark Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 (9-13 February), Wates Group, one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies, is partnering with The Zen Project for a fourth year to deliver an innovative mobile wellbeing tour, bringing free mental health support directly to schools and local …

As the new term starts Transport for London (TfL) is calling on London schools to join its accreditation programme to encourage sustainable travel to school, to help improve air quality, health and safety. It follows a 10 per cent increase in schools achieving the highest ‘Gold’ status last academic year. …

Living Streets, the UK charity behind the biggest walk to school campaign is encouraging families to leave the car at home for International Walk to School Month this October. Pupils around the globe will walk to school to celebrate International Walk to School Month. In the UK, children in certain …

In response to teachers’ concerns about the increasing amount of time children are spending online, PGL, the UK’s leading outdoor education provider, has launched a programme of activities giving school pupils tools and techniques to improve their wellbeing and manage their mental health.   The residential activity programme, THRIVE!, has …

Teachers fare worse than leaders when it comes to stress, workload and wellness, according to extensive new research from Edurio. More than 11,000 education professionals across England – teachers, leaders, administrators, teaching assistants and maintenance staff – were surveyed about their wellbeing in the current academic year (Sept 2023 – …

As the Mayor of London last week announced that the provision of Free School Meals (UFSM) for all primary pupils in London would be made permanent if he is re-elected, letters coordinated by The Food Foundation have been sent to all metro mayoral candidates calling for them to champion bringing …

Key industry leaders discuss challenges faced by young people, how these impact their mental health and what more can be done to improve wellbeing support in secondary schools, colleges and universities How can young people, teachers and caregivers have access to reliable wellbeing support? What are the gaps and solutions …

Digital Explorers, the new internet safety game free from leading edtech charity LGfL–The National Grid for Learning, is designed to make learning about keeping safe online engaging for KS2 pupils. Through scenario-based discussions, children will learn essential concepts like online kindness, safe sharing, and recognising trusted adults. The game introduces …

Manchester is the venue for Transforming SEND & Alternative Provision: Getting provision right for children, young people & families. The conference will take place Friday 28th June 2024, from 09:30 – 16:00 at Venue Manchester, The Panorama Suite, 11 Portland St, Manchester M1 3HU. Organised by the team behind the …