Working together to build healthy and happy schools
The Wellbeing Zone
The Wellbeing Zone is packed with free resources to support mental health and wellbeing – from advice on coping with anxiety and exam stress, to fun activities and mindfulness.
We spoke to 16-year-old mental health campaigner and one of the winners of the ÃÛÌÒapp World Changer Awards, Avani Bhalla, for her view on young people’s wellbeing today and what more can be done in education to help.
The ÃÛÌÒapp School Report provides an in-depth, independent look at the education system, from the people who work at its core – and is the latest step in our mission to collaborate, listen and learn from each other to drive forward positive change.
We’ve partnered with Persona Education for a pioneering pilot, which will test how effectively life skills can be developed and recognised using digital methods, while assessing how students, teachers and employers value social-emotional skills, and the related digital badges.Ìý
We're passionate about creating a culture of positive wellbeing and mental health and are committed to working together with teachers and senior leaders to help build healthy, calm and happy schools.
Together we can drive positive change, encourage conversation, and create an environment that fosters wellbeing for pupils as well as staff.
Within ÃÛÌÒapp, we’ve been working with Time to Change to break down the stigma around mental health and wellbeing, and change the culture and conversation.ÌýHear from our Senior Vice President, Sharon Hague on what we've been doing within our organisation.
In an ever-changing world of mounting pressures, how can learners – and educators – attain happiness and success in life, and in their careers? Get an insight into the conversation that took place at the Festival of Education.
In uncertain and stressful times, it is natural to feel a certain amount of concern or worry. Practising mindfulness can help you stay calmer and more positive. We have a number ofÌýfree resourcesÌýto help introduce you to mindfulness techniques that are suitable for employers, Clinicians,Ìýparents and young people.
If you feel that you or someone you know (be they a parent, child, teacher or young person) are at immediate risk of causing harm to themselves or others, it’s important to seek immediate professional help by calling 999.  
However you or someone you know might be feeling or going through, it’s important to know you’re not alone. There’s lots of information and support services in the UK to help.
There can be many stresses on those who work in education - a challenging student, stress & depression, personal financial worries and so many more. That’s why Education Support offers free, confidential help and support.Ìý
In the next instalment in our Let’s Talk English blog series, we heard from Bob Eaglestone, Lead on Cross Sector Educational Policy at the English Association, on his thoughts on what English is and what it’s for. He shares how English isn’t just a subject in education: it is a subjectÌýfor education, and why it’s so important for students’ futures.Ìý
As part of our Let’s Talk English campaign, we’re asking two big questions: What is English? What is it for?Ìý
This month, we heard from Barbara Bleiman, Education Consultant at English and Media Centre, who shared her thoughts on the value and purpose of this vital subject.
76% of maths teachers responding to ÃÛÌÒapp’s 2024 School Report stated that teacher recruitment and retention was a top challenge for their school to manage. Followed by budget pressures (51%) and teacher/school leader workload (41%).
These are all widespread issues affecting many maths teachers, day in and day out. They require whole-sector collaboration to improve. But there are also solutions available now to help ease the strain.