Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing sit at the heart of a successful school environment. When pupils feel safe, supported, and understood, they are better able to learn, grow, and thrive. Our approach is trauma-informed, recognising that experiences of trauma can influence behaviour, learning, and emotional development. We work with schools and settings to build a culture where emotional wellbeing is valued just as highly as academic achievement.
By prioritising mental health and wellbeing, schools can strengthen behaviour, raise engagement, and improve attainment, while creating a safe, inclusive community for every child.
Our Focus Areas
- Understanding Behaviour – looking beyond actions to identify underlying needs
- Emotional Literacy – helping pupils recognise and manage feelings safely
- Mental Health – building resilience and promoting positive wellbeing
- Anti-Bullying – developing respectful, inclusive school cultures
- Universal & Targeted Support – delivering evidence-based interventions
Why It Matters
- Builds safe, trusting relationships
- Improves behaviour, inclusion, and engagement
- Enhances emotional regulation and mental health
- Supports learning and raises attainment
- Strengthens Ofsted outcomes across key areas
How We Support Schools
The Health and Wellbeing Service provides a whole-school approach, offering high-quality resources, training, and evaluation tools, all developed with a trauma-informed perspective.
Our Programmes
- MindMate Friendly (Leeds only)
- Healthy Schools (UK and international)
- MindMate Champions (Leeds only)
- Healthy Schools Champion
- Positive Playtimes (Leeds only)
Service Level Agreements Offer
- Advisory support (in-school or virtual)
- Bespoke staff training sessions
- Termly briefings and conferences
- CPD updates and professional networking