01/09/2026
New term. New timetable. New pile of things to remember.
Before the diary fills up again, I wanted to share something that might help.
Every September feels like a bit of a fresh start. New faces, new routines, and hopefully a little more energy in the tank after the summer.
It's also a good moment to pause before things get busy, and have a think about what you want wellbeing to look like at your school this year. Not in a big, formal way. More like the conversation you'd have over a cuppa with a colleague about what's actually working well, and where people might want a bit more confidence.
I've put together a free, 5-minute Whole School Wellbeing Check-in to help with exactly that. It's a look at three areas:
- support for pupils
- confidence and support for staff
- how wellbeing is understood and embedded across the whole school
It works well brought into an INSET day, a staff meeting, or just sat with over a coffee before the pupils are back.
New term, new start. A good moment to reset, together, and begin the year with a bit more clarity about what wellbeing looks like at your school.
I'd love to hear from you. What's one thing your school does that helps young people feel seen, heard and supported?
👇 Link to the blog and free download below.
https://www.wellbeingfirstaid.co.uk/post/when-school-feels-hard