Why Primary School Staff Deserve Preventative Support Too
Investing in Staff Wellbeing: The Key to a Thriving School School staff are at the heart of everything; children’s learning, emotional development, and the culture of your school all depend on their energy, compassion, and consistency. But as demands grow, so do staff stress levels, burnout rates, and the very real challenges of recruitment and […]
The Ripple Effect: How Preventative Approaches in Primary Schools Strengthen Whole Communities
Investing in Pupil Mental Health: A Win for Everyone When schools invest in children’s mental health early, the benefits go far beyond the classroom. The positive impact ripples out, supporting families, easing pressure on staff, reducing the burden on health and social care services, and even improving outcomes across the wider community. Prevention isn’t just […]
From Firefighting to Futureproofing: Rethinking Mental Health Support in Primary Schools
Why It’s Time to Rethink Mental Health in Primary Education For too long, mental health support in primary schools has been reactive rather than proactive. Teachers and school staff often find themselves firefighting, managing behavioural issues, supporting children in emotional distress, and trying to meet rising needs without the tools or time to get ahead […]
Prevention That Works: The Case for Early Mental Health Support in Primary Schools
The Hidden Power of Prevention We all want children to thrive—not just survive the school day. But too often, mental health support in primary schools only begins when things reach crisis point. What if we could do better? At myHappymind, we believe we can—and should. We work with over 1,000 schools and early years settings […]
