In summary:
Awards in the wellbeing sector are worth pausing on, because they reflect independent scrutiny of what’s actually working in schools. This year, myHappymind has been recognised with two wins at the BESA Awards 2026. Here’s what the judges said, why it matters, and what it tells us about the impact myHappymind is having in classrooms and early years settings.
The News in Detail
myHappymind won two categories at the BESA Awards 2026:
- Primary – Outstanding Curriculum Resource
- Outstanding Early Years Resource or Service
For the Primary award, judges pointed to:
- An evidence-led approach to wellbeing and curriculum design
- Positive impact in schools, including reduced CAMHS referrals, fewer exclusions and improved attendance
- The use of technology to build home-school links
For the Early Years award, judges described the platform as offering a well-structured range of resources for the classroom and curriculum, alongside a parent app that lets families support wellbeing learning at home.
Why These Awards Matter
Award recognition from BESA carries weight because it comes from independent judges assessing a wide field of entries. Judges noted that the Primary category included entries from long-established providers as well as newer products pushing the boundaries. Against that competition, myHappymind was selected on the basis of its evidence-led approach and its measurable impact in schools.
That matters beyond the award itself. It reflects a wider commitment to whole-school wellbeing built on evidence, not guesswork, and to making sure wellbeing learning doesn’t stop at the school gate.
What This Means for Schools
For school leaders and educators, these awards point to a few practical things:
- The curriculum resources are recognised as well-structured and suited to real classroom use, in both primary teaching and early years settings.
- The link to reduced CAMHS referrals, fewer exclusions and improved attendance speaks to whole-school impact, not just individual lessons.
- The parent app means wellbeing support can extend into the home, giving families a consistent way to reinforce what children are learning at school.
Key Highlights
- Two BESA Awards 2026 wins: Primary – Outstanding Curriculum Resource, and Outstanding Early Years Resource or Service
- Judges cited an evidence-led approach and measurable impact in schools
- Specific outcomes noted: reduced CAMHS referrals, fewer exclusions, improved attendance
- Early Years resources described as well-structured for classroom and curriculum use
- A parent app extends wellbeing support from school into the home
These two wins reflect the evidence and impact behind myHappymind’s approach to wellbeing, recognised independently by BESA judges across both primary and early years categories. The focus stays the same: evidence-led resources that make a real difference, in the classroom and at home. You can read more about the evidence behind myHappymind on our website.
Frequently asked questions
myHappymind won Primary – Outstanding Curriculum Resource and Outstanding Early Years Resource or Service at the BESA Awards 2026.
Judges cited the evidence-led approach, positive impact in schools, and the use of technology to connect home and school, specifically noting reduced CAMHS referrals, fewer exclusions and improved attendance.
Judges said the platform addresses a critical need with clear evidence of impact, offers a strong range of classroom and curriculum resources, and includes a parent app that supports early years wellbeing work at home.
Yes. Judges specifically praised the use of technology, including a parent app, to help wellbeing support extend beyond the classroom and into the home.
