Foundations for Wellbeing: Developing a whole school approach

Explore what a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing looks like in practice, who’s involved and how to embed mental health and wellbeing into policies, relationships and routines.

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This course supports schools to develop a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing that’s practical, sustainable, and shaped by their values. It helps build a shared vision and create an environment where pupils and staff feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.
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Lydia Stober
Subject Specialist

Available exclusively to School Plus members

Taking place on our new Online Learning Platform, you can complete this self-led interactive course at your own pace. Hear from our Subject Specialists and experts/academics in the field, watch animations and complete quizzes to check your understanding along the way. You'll also gain a certificate upon completion, which you can print or save for your records.

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About the course

You’ll learn how to create a clear, shared vision aligned with your school’s values and build a joined-up approach that includes staff, parents/carers, governors, and of course, pupils themselves.

We’ll explore common challenges, what makes change sustainable, and how to reinforce strategies to support mental health and wellbeing consistently across school life.

On completing this course, you will be able to: 

  • Identify what a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing means and why it’s important
  • Explain who and what is involved in creating a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing 
  • Apply practical tips and tools to overcome common barriers to implementing a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing 
  • Reflect on next steps for further developing a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing in your setting  
     

 

This is the third of our three Foundations for Wellbeing on-demand courses. You can access all three courses here

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