Free online resource gives tools to improve mental health and wellbeing of pupils, students and staff Provides guidance and tools to school leaders, staff and governors to support consistent, evidence-informed approaches to mental health across educational settings Promotes a preventative “whole school and college approach”, embedding wellbeing into leadership, culture, teaching, staff support…
Starting July 4th, families will be able to sign up to The Reading Agency’s free 2026 Summer Reading Challenge – the UK’s biggest reading programme for children – delivered in partnership with Universal Music Group UK This year’s Read to the Beat theme blends stories, rhythm, performance and creativity, and includes free library events, celebrity readings and a nationwide creative competition with the…
Greenhouse Sports will be hosting its inaugural Schools Conference on Thursday 2 July 2026 at The Greenhouse Centre in Marylebone, London. The event will bring together educators, researchers and practitioners from across the education sector, focused on the role of Positive Youth Development in supporting young people’s wellbeing, confidence and longer-term development. Taking place…
Chartwells, the UK’s leading school and education catering provider, has launched its new spring/summer 2026 menus across partner primary and secondary schools, with a strong fibre-forward focus. The launch comes as the Department for Education consults on updates to the School Food Standards (SFS) for the first time in over a decade, reflecting changes…
Nearly three-quarters of UK students are worried about their career prospects, while almost half have considered alternative paths instead of university, according to new research from Howden, a global insurance intermediary. The study forms part of Howden’s Student Happiness Index. Howden, one of the UK’s largest insurance intermediaries, surveyed 3,455 students across the UK to…
A third of UK education staff and thousands of students have a mental-health issue, each year. An immediate, no-training-required response is now available to all. British schools and colleges have first aid kits to treat cuts, sprains, burns or other injuries. But if a student or member of staff has a mental-health issue that…
When The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester was named a winner of Howden’s Pupil Wellbeing Prize 2025, it wasn’t just a moment of celebration, it was an opportunity to make an immediate, lasting difference. The school received £6,000, recognising its deep‑rooted commitment to inclusion, emotional wellbeing and placing pupils first. The funding has already…
Talking about mental health in primary classrooms can feel daunting. Teachers know these conversations matter – but finding age‑appropriate, practical ways to start them isn’t always straightforward. As Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) approaches, Premier League recommends turning to an unexpected ally: football. Through Premier League Primary Stars, teachers can use a suite of…
With pupil wellbeing and belonging under real pressure in UK schools, simple tools that help build positive relationships are more valuable than ever. Recent DfE data highlights ongoing concerns around pupils’ sense of safety, enjoyment and belonging at school, and also reveal that many children continue to face online harm and bullying, reinforcing the need…
New data reveals the top health related stress and anxiety concerns keeping the UK awake at night From sleepless nights to racing hearts, new insights from Healthwords.ai reveal what health concerns people in the UK are most worried about when stress takes over as we head into Stress Awareness Month this April. Thousands of anonymous…
ACAP is an innovative early help model that focuses on strengthening the adult/carer – child relationship. The ACAP practitioner primarily works with the child in a one-to-one setting. The intervention is aimed at children 3+ to late teens. It can be offered to both neurotypical and neurodiverse children and adapted according to the child’s need….
Premier League Primary Stars is helping teachers kick off the new term with a suite of free resources designed to make spring term organised, inclusive, and inspiring. The Premier League Primary Stars programme reaches 88% of primary schools in England and Wales, using the power of football to engage pupils in learning and active play….
Academy21, a leading provider of high-quality online alternative provision, has launched a new podcast series that delves into what it truly means to learn, teach, and lead in today’s complex education landscape. The Academy21 Podcast brings together voices from across the sector — from school leaders and teachers to parents and innovators to discuss the…
GB gold medallist Alistair Brownlee OBE with YPO volunteers at Silcoates school in Wakefield The Brownlee Foundation visited Wakefield this week, teaming up with YPO to host a special flagship event in West Yorkshire. Over a thousand schoolchildren, swam, cycled and ran as part of a mini non-competitive triathlon for Primary Schools across the region….
A simple classroom activity involving a classic childhood staple, LEGO, could improve children’s maths and spatial ability, leading researchers to demand for policymakers to shake up the school curricula and teachers’ professional development. A new study, led by the University of Surrey, tested incorporating LEGO building into the daily teaching curriculum, leading to tangible improvements…
PE, school sports and physical activity (PESSPA) are critical tools in fostering healthier, happier and more resilient children and young people, concluded a recent study from University of Manchester experts in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust who have included it in their new annual report. In an article summarising their findings published by Policy@Manchester, Dr Sarah MacQuarrie and…
Essity, the global hygiene and health company behind leading brands such as Bodyform, TENA and Modibodi, has introduced its menopause care brand Issviva to Tesco’s store shelves. Starting with a one-year trial across 100 Tesco stores and online, the Issviva product line includes food supplements, intimate care products and targeted wellness solutions, all…
New integration offers schools a more connected approach to student voice, wellbeing, and safeguarding data JUNE 2025, UK — CPOMS, the leading provider of safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral software, and Komodo Wellbeing, a trusted platform designed to capture student voice and provide schools with real-time wellbeing insight, have partnered to create a clearer, more…
National children’s reading charity Schoolreaders has partnered with a leading furnishing, fit-out and service provider to enhance employee wellbeing and support reading ability in primary schools. Project Group, sought to expand its ESG programme by offering meaningful, holistic support for its staff working in fast-paced environments. After research and a word-of-mouth recommendation, Project Group partnered…
As Mental Health Awareness Week (13–19 May 2025) approaches, Quester Therapies is highlighting its comprehensive, child-centred approach to supporting young people’s mental health. With 95% of UK school staff reporting increased pupil anxiety, 86% noting a rise in low self-esteem, and three in four UK parents concerned about their child’s emotional and mental wellbeing…
Clear Sky have launched a new Emotionally Healthy Schools platform. Developed by highly qualified therapeutic professionals and packed with practical tools for supporting whole school emotional health and wellbeing. The development of this platform was supported by Oxfordshire Community’s Step Change Fund, who have generously supported this initiative since the beginning of the 2025. Complete…
As we move through the five-year mark since the first COVID-19 lockdown, alarming new data from Lumii.me reveals that schools are facing an escalating crisis in student mental health. The data, collected from 57,918 student interactions on the Lumii.me wellbeing platform during Term 2 (2024/25), shows that nearly three children in the average UK classroom…
Global edtech leader Discovery Education is proud to support Children’s Mental Health Week (3rd to 9th February 2025) by providing UK schools with a collection of engaging, ready-to-use digital resources to support pupils’ mental health and wellbeing. Available via the award-winning digital learning service Espresso by Discovery Education and the digital PSHE programme Discovery…
Mood Bears Helping Kids Embrace Their Emotions with Mood Bears: A Game-Changer for Children’s Mental Health Awareness 14 January 2025 Now, Mood Bears are back and better than ever! With an updated design that is both playful and comforting. Each Mood Bear now comes with a convenient pocket, perfect for storing notes, small treasures,…
Rachel Jones As a headteacher, it is concerning to witness the rise in mental health issues among students post-pandemic. Early intervention is crucial, especially given the alarming statistics showing that over 500,000 children are waiting for mental health support. We wanted to explore how we could assist our pupils in facing these challenges. After the…
