myHappymind Belong
Whole-school inclusion, made simple
myHappymind Belong helps schools plan, deliver and evidence whole-school inclusion, aligned with the Department for Education's seven inclusion principles. A practical approach that strengthens inclusive practice, supports children with SEND and reduces workload.
What is myHappymind Belong?
Helping every child feel they belong
Building on our NHS-backed, neuroscience-based wellbeing programme, myHappymind Belong helps schools create an inclusive culture where every child feels safe, valued and connected. It’s built around four simple promises: a place to go, something to do, someone to connect with and an adult who notices. Together, they put belonging at the heart of every child’s school experience.
What's included
Everything your school needs to strengthen inclusion, from strategy and staff training to practical classroom tools and family resources, all in one place.
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What schools are saying
Belong is practical and focused on making a real difference in school. The staff training is particularly valuable, providing practical support that can be embedded into our existing CPD.
Stacey Barnes SENCO, Ranvilles Infant School 
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What schools are saying
We’re looking forward to introducing the inclusive play and lunch time resources! We’ve got some Year 6s who are playground buddies, and I’m thinking they would be so capable of filling in the communication slips, as there might be information that doesn’t get shared with adults.
Silka Pawelczyk SENCO, Haydon Abbey School and Preschool 
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What schools are saying
Belong looks amazing! I’m going to have a look at the inclusion strategy I wrote before the summer, and explore the inclusion strategy tool on the portal to see if there’s anything we can improve.
Joanne Burns Deputy Headteacher, St John with St Mark CofE Primary School 
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What schools are saying
myHappymind has made a palpable difference in the way children speak about their own regulation or the dysregulation of others. I can't imagine not having it. myHappymind supports all learners. What is good practice for SEND is good for all after all.
SENCO St John's CofE Primary School 
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What schools are saying
It has given our children with SEN a voice; they are now able to talk about their feelings.
Year 6 Teacher Radcliffe Hall CofE Primary School 
Funding your inclusion work
The Inclusive Mainstream Fund supports schools to strengthen inclusion in line with the Department for Education's seven principles. myHappymind Belong provides practical support to help schools identify priorities, develop their Inclusion Strategy and make effective use of available funding. Talk to us about how Belong can support your school's inclusion plans.
Your FAQs
What is myHappymind Belong?
myHappymind Belong is a whole-school inclusion programme for primary schools. It's aligned to all seven DfE inclusion principles, and it helps schools embed inclusion in leadership, build staff confidence with SEND and SEMH needs, create inclusive environments and work in partnership with families.
Why is whole-school inclusion important?
20.8% of pupils in England have SEN (DfE), and a child with SEN is 4.5 times more likely to have a probable mental disorder (NHS England). A whole-school approach makes sure every child is supported early, not just those with a diagnosis.
How does myHappymind Belong align with the DfE inclusion principles?
Belong covers all seven principles across four areas: Inclusive Leadership and Strategy: Principles 1, 2 and 7 Staff Confidence and Early Intervention: Principles 2 and 3 Inclusive Environments and Experiences: Principles 3, 4, 5 and 7 Family Partnerships and Belonging: Principles 5 and 6.
What's included in myHappymind Belong?
Belong is built around four areas: set the direction, build skills and confidence, put it into practice, and bring families with you. Together, they give your school what it needs to plan, deliver and evidence whole-school inclusion.
What SEND training is included for staff?
Four practical CPD modules cover inclusive teaching, the graduated response, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and de-escalation. They're supported by staff language guidance and early identification tools, so every adult takes a consistent approach to inclusion.
Will myHappymind Belong help us evidence inclusion for Ofsted?
Yes. myHappymind Belong is aligned with the seven DfE inclusion principles Ofsted uses to evaluate inclusive practice. The inclusion audit, strategy generator and governor resources help you plan, deliver and evidence inclusion against each one.
Can I buy myHappymind Belong without the core myHappymind programme?
myHappymind Belong is an add-on to the myHappymind programme, so it's only available to schools using myHappymind. Belong builds on the shared language, habits and science children are already learning through myHappymind, which is what makes inclusion feel joined-up across the whole school.
Can I use the Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) for myHappymind Belong?
Yes. The Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) is designed to help schools strengthen inclusive practice in mainstream settings. myHappymind Belong is aligned to all seven DfE inclusion principles, and it helps you plan, deliver and evidence inclusion against each one, so it fits well with how the funding is meant to be used.
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