Supporting Student and Staff Wellbeing: A Whole-School Approach in Practice
At Beckmead College, conversations about mental health and wellbeing are part of everyday school life. Senior Mental Health Lead Dawn Fortt reflects on how creative activities, open discussions and a partnership with Mindapples help students and staff develop the knowledge and confidence to look after their minds. Dawn Fortt, Teaching Assistant and Senior Mental Health […]
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Master Your Moods: What Teachers Told Us
We recently delivered our Master Your Moods module at Beckmead College as part of our work supporting staff wellbeing in schools. Andy worked with over 40 members of the teaching team to explore the relationship between moods and emotions. They looked at how mood can influence our concentration, motivation and productivity both across the school […]
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A big thank you to Bene London!
We’re so grateful to the team at Bene London for hosting their first ever Charity Auction in support of Mindapples. The event took place on 1st May at their Farringdon showroom, where guests enjoyed a relaxed evening of great company, generous bidding, and beautiful design. Together, they raised an amazing £1,505 – all of which […]
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Making Mental Wellbeing Part of School Life
There’s growing recognition in schools, policy and research that mental wellbeing in education should be part of everyday school life, not just an add-on. As schools explore new ways to support young people’s mental health, two recent studies help shed light on what’s working and where we need to go next. A 2024 review by […]
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