Wellbeing in Education

A wide range of resources, workshops and training materials to support mental health and wellbeing.

The Wellbeing in Education programme

The Wellbeing in Education Programme includes a Mental Health Lead Network for colleagues working across Suffolk and a podcast that showcases work to support emotional wellbeing and mental health.

There are also a wide range of resources to support Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA). 

Download the programme poster (PDF, 1.76MB)
Wellbeing in Education logo, with strapline 'supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health'
Children and young people's mental health services
Information, advice and support for anyone concerned about the emotional wellbeing and mental health of a child or young person.
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Resources to support pupil wellbeing in schools and educational settings
Resources and training for educational settings to support the wellbeing of the Children and Young People they work with.
Mental health professional or teacher talking to teenage boy
Family wellbeing - information to support your child or young person's wellbeing
Parent and carer workshops and resources to help you support your young person's wellbeing.
Family, mother and father, comforting their child with a hug
Staff wellbeing
Information, advice and guidance to support the emotional health and wellbeing of staff in schools and colleges.
Older male teacher sitting and talking to his students
Whole school and college approach to wellbeing
Guidance for schools on adopting a whole school approach to supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Teenage girl in school uniform smiling
Latest wellbeing news and events
The Wellbeing in Education service provides links to useful webinars and regularly updated news.
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EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
An overview of EBSA, its impact and the resources available to support families, schools, and professionals in Suffolk.
Young school girl holding head and writing in journal, feeling anxious and sad
Suffolk Mental Health Lead Network
This network is for staff that work within an education setting who are interested in supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Older mature woman laughing and chatting with colleagues using laptops
Jot the friendly robot emotional wellbeing tips for children
Meet 'Jot' the friendly robot who helps children in Suffolk with how they are feeling.
Cartoon of Jot the robot playing basketball
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the Local Offer
Find information and support services for families with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities.
SEND family smiling