Pupil mental health

Mental health is linked to academic performance, and school staff need to create a positive environment that promotes better wellbeing. 

  • Mental health and wellbeing lead skills audit
    Download this template to help evaluate the skills and knowledge needed to fulfil the responsibilities of a wellbeing lead to promote and support positive mental health of both pupils and staff
  • Supporting pupils with eco-anxiety
    How can we help pupils with feelings of worry, helplessness, and fear of climate change and what lies ahead? Lisa Griffin discusses ways to build resilience and turn anxiety into action
  • A-Z of mental health: poster
    Positive mental health and wellbeing makes us feel content, peaceful and valued. Use and share this poster to improve your mental health one letter at a time
  • Pupil wellbeing survey
    Do you give your pupils a voice when it comes to their wellbeing? Kelly Hannaghan provides an example wellbeing survey to better understand their needs and plan interventions
  • Helping pupils to manage anxiety
    Anxiety was increasing amongst children and young people even before the pandemic. Adele Bates looks at how anxiety might manifest itself in pupils, and suggests strategies to help to manage their anxiety in the classroom
  • Strategies to grow emotional resilience
    Developing social skills and building confidence in your abilities help make you emotionally strong. Nicola Harvey offers four ways teachers can help pupils increase their emotional resilience to access learning
  • Supporting students with suicidal thoughts
    When talking to a young person with suicidal ideation it’s vital to make them feel safe. Nina Jackson offers warning signs to look out for and conversation starters to use
  • Dealing with anxiety about world events
    Talking to pupils about events happening in the world can help them feel safe and calm. Nicola Harvey offers ways to respond to their concerns and support wellbeing
  • Talking to young people about suicide
    Suicide is a traumatic event with devastating consequences. Sarah Kessling offers helpful things to say to young people who have been bereaved by suicide or are experiencing suicidal ideation
  • Pupil mental health and wellbeing: guidance for staff
    If you are a staff member in any role, use these resources to recognise the many facets of mental health, and to support the children and young people in your care

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