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The Wellbeing Zone is packed with free resources to support mental health and wellbeing – from advice on coping with anxiety and exam stress, to fun activities and mindfulness.

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What do Olympians and educators have in common? That’s what The Olympic Mindset Podcast seeks to answer. Join Dominic Broad (Director of Education at Thrive Education) and his guests as they take the extraordinary experiences from athletes (and beyond) and apply them to school leadership, wellbeing and everyday life.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts

Mental health support in schools toolkit

We know how important it is to encourage a culture of postive wellbeing and mental health in today's enviroment.

We've created the new Mental Health Support in Schools toolkit packed with tips, advice and practical support from SENCos and psychologists on how to support mental health and the general wellbeing of your students.

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Tackling maths anxiety

Key services to support wellbeing and mental health

Online Mindfulness Course

A 4-week self-study wellbeing course which gives teachers the skills and techniques to better manage their own stress and anxiety and improve resilience, thus helping improve their overall mental health and wellbeing.

SEN and Mental Health Assessments

Discover our range of resources and assessments that can help you to support children and young adults with their mental health or Special Educational Needs.

Insights from schools

Q and A with Avani Bhalla

We spoke to 16-year-old mental health campaigner and one of the winners of the Pearson World Changer Awards, Avani Bhalla, for her view on young people’s wellbeing today and what more can be done in education to help.

The Pearson School Report

The Pearson School Report provides an in-depth, independent look at the education system, from the people who work at its core – and is the latest step in our mission to collaborate, listen and learn from each other to drive forward positive change.

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Persona Life Skills

We’ve partnered with Persona Education for a pioneering pilot, which will test how effectively life skills can be developed and recognised using digital methods, while assessing how students, teachers and employers value social-emotional skills, and the related digital badges.

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How we're addressing mental health and wellbeing

We're passionate about creating a culture of positive wellbeing and mental health and are committed to working together with teachers and senior leaders to help build healthy, calm and happy schools.

Together we can drive positive change, encourage conversation, and create an environment that fosters wellbeing for pupils as well as staff.

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Mental health and wellbeing at Pearson

Within Pearson, we’ve been working with Time to Change to break down the stigma around mental health and wellbeing, and change the culture and conversation. Hear from our Senior Vice President, Sharon Hague on what we've been doing within our organisation.

Making the grade in life: committing to mental health and wellbeing in schools

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Committing to mental health and wellbeing in school

In an ever-changing world of mounting pressures, how can learners – and educators – attain happiness and success in life, and in their careers? Get an insight into the conversation that took place at the Festival of Education.

Mindfulness - keeping calm during difficulty

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Mental health and wellbeing support

In uncertain and stressful times, it is natural to feel a certain amount of concern or worry. Practising mindfulness can help you stay calmer and more positive. We have a number of free resources to help introduce you to mindfulness techniques that are suitable for employers, Clinicians, parents and young people.

Discover our free mindfulness resources

Looking for immediate help and support ?

If you feel that you or someone you know (be they a parent, child, teacher or young person) are at immediate risk of causing harm to themselves or others, it’s important to seek immediate professional help by calling 999.  

However you or someone you know might be feeling or going through, it’s important to know you’re not alone. There’s lots of information and support services in the UK to help.

Helplines open 24/7 

Childline is a charity helping anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.  Call free on 0800 1111, chat to a counsellor online or via email. 
Samaritans is a charity for people of all ages – you can contact them by phone on 116 123 or email at jo@samaritans.org. 
The Mix is a charity offering free and confidential support for under 25s via phone, email or webchat. 
Young Minds is a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents. The YoungMinds Textline offers free, 24/7 text messaging support – text YM to 85258 to start chatting to a trained volunteer. There’s also a parents’ helpline and webchat services available.

Helpful links 

Education Support

There can be many stresses on those who work in education - a challenging student, stress & depression, personal financial worries and so many more. That’s why Education Support offers free, confidential help and support.

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Recent news and blog posts

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Beyond the comfort zone: Empowering the next generation of maths stars

Dr Simon Singh MBE (@SLSIngh) completed a PhD in particle physics and went on to become an author, journalist and TV producer, specialising in maths and science. His books include “Fermat’s Last Theorem” and “The Code Book”.

Following his recent appearance on Pearson’s The Right Angle podcast, Simon shares his thoughts on why we should nurture and challenge our most talented students, and how his Parallel Academy * was built to do just that.

October 7, 2024
Breaking the cycle of maths inequality: 5 strategies for teachers to promote equity and social justice in maths education

By Dr Meghna Nag Chowdhuri

Following her recent appearance on Pearson’s The Right Angle podcast, Dr Meghna shares her thoughts on why promoting equity within the maths classroom is a goal worth pursuing and her five top tips to help you get there.

September 2, 2024
How prioritising sustainability has improved behaviour and wellbeing at our school

Reading time: 3 minutes

Becki Huth, the sustainability and forest school lead at Cutteslowe Primary School and River Learning Trust, shares her approach to the outdoors and the natural world, reducing anxiety and exclusions at her school.

September 2, 2024

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