Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing
What is a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing?
A whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing is a collaborative effort to improve outcomes for children and young people.
It involves identifying and addressing the needs of pupils, staff and the wider community and creating an environment that removes barriers to learning.
In line with Public Health England’s 8 principles of a whole school approach, Thrive provides expert training and an online tool that will empower you to not only promote mental health and wellbeing, but improve behaviour, attendance and attainment throughout your setting.
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5 simple steps to a whole school approach
Who should lead a whole
school approach?
A whole school approach is most effective when it is championed and role modelled by the leadership team from the top down.
The Department for Education is encouraging schools and colleges to identify a Senior Mental Health Lead who is responsible for overseeing their setting’s whole school or college approach.
Thrive offers DfE quality-assured training for Senior Mental Health Leads which is fully funded for schools and colleges in England.
I’d like to implement a whole school/setting approach - where do I start?
There are simple routes to implementing a whole school or setting approach to wellbeing - select your organisation type to explore the best route for you.
Early Years
Even from the very earliest stage of a child’s educational development, Thrive helps to support social and emotional wellbeing.
Primary Schools
The Thrive Approach helps primary settings make the most of pupil’s learning opportunities – helping to manage distressed behaviour and reduce exclusions.
Secondary Schools & Colleges
Adopting the Thrive Approach throughout secondary settings delivers significant positive changes allowing you to connect to your pupils, help them understand changes in their brains and bodies, and manage their emotions.
Special Schools
Embedding Thrive across a special school setting enables pupils to feel safe and able to engage with learning.
Pupil Referral Units
Embedding the Thrive Approach across a pupil referral unit ensures all staff know what to do in response to students’ distressed behaviour.