The School Impact Awards offer a quick, cost-effective way to demonstrate improvements in whole-school provision – but what does 'impact' look like and how can it be measured? Mark Jennett, provides some examples from the Pupil Wellbeing Award.

Congratulations to Richard Rose Morton Academy for successfully achieving a Gold School Impact Award for Pupil Wellbeing. Emily Grierson, Head of Year 8 at Richard Rose Morton Academy, shared how the Pupil Wellbeing Award impacted the school, starting with what motivated it to undertake the award.

As the end of term looms, students prepare to transition to a new class, start secondary school or move on to college. Change is a part of life, but it can also trigger anxiety, low esteem and overwhelm – impacting pupils' mental health and wellbeing. A great way to develop emotional resilience is by teaching a growth mindset.

If you teach in an urban environment, the logistics and viability of running an outdoor programme may feel complex and daunting. Find out how urban schools can promote connection to natural environments, even in a concrete playground.

The use of mobile phones in schools is a contentious topic. This week's blog looks at the pros and cons of mobile phone use in schools.

Simple, free and impactful, walking is one of the best ways to improve health, lose weight and become more active. Joanna Feast walks you through some top tips to enhance your wellbeing.

It's Healthy Eating Week (12–16 June 2023)! What better time to raise pupil awareness of dietary choices and their ensuing benefits? Joanna Feast serves up some top tips to support children during the week and beyond.

How do you distinguish the impact of your efforts from what you actually did? Joanna Feast provides a few pointers on how to recognise and evidence the effect of your work in the Outdoor Learning Award.

All children experience loneliness from time to time. However, loneliness can become an issue when it impacts their mental health and wellbeing. Read our top tips on how to combat loneliness in schools.

Email overload can be a significant cause of stress in the workplace. Too many emails lead to overlooked messages, missed deadlines, overwhelm and anxiety. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is reducing anxiety and one way to do this is by minimising email overload in the work setting.