Note that these resource pages were last updated in June 2025.
Whole School and College Approach Measurement Toolkit
We are now encouraging Swindon Schools to work towards the national Whole School and College Approach Toolkit: Whole School and College Approach (WSCA) Measurement Toolkit - WSCA However, if you have already started working on your Swindon Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Award, do email it through to us as it will still absolutely be valid.
Toolkits
Several toolkits exist to promote a whole school and college approach to mental health and wellbeing. We signpost schools in Swindon to: the Whole School and College Approach (WCSA) Measurement Toolkit
Bullying
Anti-bullying Alliance provides a free primary and secondary resource pack, which can be accessed here.
Bereavement
The following organisations can provide support to pupils around bereavement:
- Treehouse: peer group support and one-to-one support.
- Cruise – phone support for all ages
- Daisy’s Dream: one to one support, family support, group support.
KS4 PSHE: Rob - Living with bereavement - BBC Class Clip.
Please note that the BBC state, 'This film is suitable for teaching 14-16 year olds, but because it addresses some challenging issues we strongly advise making yourself very familiar with the content before using it and considering carefully whether it will be appropriate and suitable for your specific cohort.'
Self-harm resources
Harmless provide resources to support people affected by self harm: https://harmless.org.uk/resource-hub/
Chameleon provide PSHE lesson plans on emotions, feelings and coping strategies (free for Swindon Schools): https://www.chameleonpde.com/users/sign_in
Anna Freud Resource: No Harm Done: No harm done: recognising and dealing with self-harm : Mentally Healthy Schools
University of Oxford (2018). Young People who self harm: a guide for school staff: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/improving-care/nccmh/suicide-prevention/wave-1-resources/young-people-who-self-harm-a-guide-for-school-staff.pdf
Research Findings To Help Inform Your School’s Approach to Supporting LGBTQIA+ Pupils. Research summary
Suicide
The Papyrus Schools guide has been developed to support teachers and non-teaching staff to build a Suicide-Safer school or college. It aims to help you to complete the following checklist for a Suicide-Safer
school or college community. Download the guide here.
Eating Disorders
Simple Suggestions Series – How can schools support a child with ARFID. Download the PDF developed by NHS Bedfordshire & Luton and NHS North East and North Cumbria which includes 12 key tips for schools.
JenUp teachers' toolkit on eating disorders
Jenup - How to support pupils who are struggling with anxiety and loss of appetite
Jenup - the side effects of excessive exercise
JenUp - the side effects of under-eating
Connected Belonging: A relational approach to school wellbeing strategy
Connected Belonging is an evidence-informed approach to enhancing wellbeing in schools informed by a six-year research programme at the University of Bath. The approach acknowledges the importance of different aspects of identity to children’s wellbeing, and how supporting connectedness and a sense of belonging to their various communities can enhance wellbeing. This video from 2024 outlines Connected Belonging.
Transitions
BBC Bitesize The BBC has put together a number of short videos and games to get pupils excited about starting primary or secondary school:
Starting primary school - BBC Parents' Toolkit - BBC Bitesize
Starting secondary school - BBC Parents' Toolkit - BBC Bitesize
The Children’s Advisory Board, the Children’s Commissioner has created an activity pack to support children moving from primary to secondary school: Moving from primary to secondary school – Activity pack
Young carers
Schools are in an ideal place to identify young carers. Swindon Carers Centre provides a Young Carers Service for primary and secondary school-aged children. The current offer is outlined on their website.
Exams
NHS advice for parents and carers: www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/help-your-child-beat-exam-stress/
Staff wellbeing
Education Support has developed a toolkit, in partnership with National Association of Head Teachers, to help school leaders implement healthy habits for supporting their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their staff during stressful times such as inspections: Please download the toolkit for practical exercises, tools and tips.Further support and Resources
A directory of support and services available for pupils is available on the Swindon Borough Council Local Offer website.
