Why Persistent Absence Is a Wellbeing Problem, Not a Compliance One
New NFER research links persistent school absence to poor pupil wellbeing. Here’s what it means for primary schools, and how to start prevention early.
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Free Resource: Audit Template
How to turn September’s RSHE changes, December’s inclusion strategy deadline, delivering engaging PSHE lessons and boosting your wellbeing provision into one piece of work,…
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Free Resource: Inclusion Strategy Checklist
Schools must publish an inclusion strategy by 31 Dec 2026. Get our free seven-principle checklist to see where your school stands and what’s left…
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myHappymind Wins Two BESA Awards 2026
See the awards myHappymind has won: King’s Award for Enterprise 2025, Bett Awards 2026, and BESA Awards 2025.
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Warrington’s Proactive Mental Health Model: A Case Study
How Warrington built a whole-school mental health safety net with myHappymind — reducing escalation and easing pressure on stretched clinical services.
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DfE Attendance Guidance Update July 2026: What Schools Need to Know
The EEF has published a new Guide to Inclusive Teaching. Here’s what it says, and what it means for primary schools writing their inclusion…
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Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) Inclusive Teaching Guide: What Primary Schools Need to Know
The EEF has published a new Guide to Inclusive Teaching. Here’s what it says, and what it means for primary schools writing their inclusion…
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The Children’s Mental Health Crisis: Why Prevention Works
Over a million children were referred to mental health services last year. Here is why preventative mental health in schools reduces demand, and the…
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myHappymind Awards: King’s Award, Bett & BESA Wins
See the awards myHappymind has won: King’s Award for Enterprise 2025, Bett Awards 2026, and BESA Awards 2025.
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