HOT OFF THE PRESS - FEBRUARY 22nd 2021 -
Milking Bank are very excited to be embarking on the Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS) with Optimus Education
THE WAS AWARD -
'Developed in partnership with the National Children’s Bureau (NCB), the Wellbeing Award for Schools is intended to help schools prepare and equip themselves to promote emotional wellbeing and positive mental health across the whole-school community. NCB’s vision is an education system where good emotional wellbeing and mental health are at the heart of the culture and ethos of all schools, so that pupils, with the support of their teachers, can build confidence and flourish. Evidence shows us that wellbeing is of central importance to learning and attainment, with high levels of wellbeing associated with improved academic outcomes. Conversely, pupils who have mental health problems are more likely to have academic difficulties at school and experience social disadvantage later in adult life.
To achieve this vision, NCB advocates the use of a ‘whole-school approach’ where all aspects of the school experience are harnessed to promote the emotional wellbeing and mental health of pupils and staff. It is an approach where emotional wellbeing and mental health is everybody’s business.'
There are four key principles driving the ideas and recommendations behind the award:
'Embarking on the award process does not imply that your school is failing in this area, but rather that you have recognised the needs and demands of your school are changing and you are committed to responding to these.'
As the journey begins we will continue to share regular updates.