- Latest NewsUp-to-date articles giving you information on best practice and policy changes.
- Skills AuditsEvaluate your skills and knowledge, identify gaps and determine training needs.
Pupil mental health
Mental health is linked to academic performance, and school staff need to create a positive environment that promotes better wellbeing.
-
Neurodiverse pupils may have different needs which must be supported in the classroom. Our experts discuss how schools can achieve this and be more inclusive
-
Been appointed as your school’s mental health lead but unsure where to start? Use these resources to help prepare you for the role
-
Whether a pupil is struggling academically, emotionally or with safeguarding issues, staff need to be alert to warning signs. Adele Bates describes what to look out for
-
Practicing self-compassion can improve wellbeing and resilience, as well as reducing the risk of stress and burnout. Julie Johnson explains how
-
How much do we know about the impact of screen time on pupil wellbeing? Helen O’Connor explores the evidence and offers ways to manage phone use and improve mental and physical health
-
Staff members need to consider their own self-regulation before understanding that of their pupils. Adele Bates identifies key places to start to help you regulate yourself and model it to your pupils
-
Learning how to recognise and manage our emotions is a valuable skill. Use this poster to encourage pupils (and staff!) to stop, take a breath, and relax
-
Looking for resources to help students or staff who self harm? Here are some useful starting points
-
How confident would you be in talking to a pupil about self-harm? In this video, Nicola Harvey explores ways to respond to and help a pupil who might be self-harming
-
Self-harm is on the increase among children and young people. Use this video to better understand and be ready to spot the signs of possible self-harming