Wellbeing Index
A reflective tool for schools to evaluate and grow their provision.
Curriculum & Strategy
Guiding Question: How well is wellbeing embedded across our curriculum and enrichment opportunities?
Why this matters: A strong Health & Wellbeing Curriculum builds resilience, empathy, problem-solving and emotional literacy. It shapes positive behaviours and reduces risk factors that undermine learning.
Reactive
Wellbeing is covered mainly through one-off lessons or theme days. Provision is inconsistent across year groups and enrichment sits apart from curriculum planning.
Evolving
A planned Health & Wellbeing Curriculum is in place, with progression mapped across year groups. Students develop core skills (empathy, resilience, coping strategies), and enrichment activities (assemblies, clubs, projects) reinforce positive behaviours. Monitoring begins to inform planning.
Strategic & Sustainable
Wellbeing is a golden thread across the curriculum. Clear cross-curricular links exist, transitions are well supported, and enrichment consistently enhances learning. Student voice and wellbeing data drive regular review and improvement.
Leadership Alignment
Guiding Question: Do leaders consistently champion wellbeing in policy, planning, and practice?
Why this matters: Leadership sets the tone. Without alignment, wellbeing risks being seen as an “extra” rather than a strategic priority.
Reactive
Wellbeing has a low profile. Leaders refer to it occasionally, but it rarely appears in strategic plans. Limited staff training or resources are dedicated.
Evolving
Some leaders actively champion wellbeing. Action plans exist and are reviewed. A named wellbeing lead coordinates provision, but influence and resources are variable.
Strategic & Sustainable
Leaders consistently model wellbeing and make it central to vision and policy. Resources, time, and professional development are allocated. Provision is evaluated, and leadership for wellbeing is expert and influential.
Culture & Ethos
Guiding Question: What does our culture say about wellbeing when no one is looking?
Why this matters: School culture is felt instantly. Students and staff flourish when trust, safety, and inclusion are lived daily, not just written into policies.
Reactive
Culture is fragmented. Policies on behaviour, anti-bullying, and staff wellbeing exist but are inconsistently applied. Student voice has limited influence.
Evolving
Culture supports wellbeing through shared values and some student consultation. Staff usually challenge derogatory language and promote inclusion. Policies are reviewed, and pastoral support is available in times of crisis.
Strategic & Sustainable
Wellbeing is central to ethos. Policies and practice reflect equity and inclusion. Student voice shapes decision-making, diversity is celebrated, and resilience is actively nurtured. Staff wellbeing is prioritised and visibly supported.
Systems & Data
Guiding Question: Do our systems and data make wellbeing visible, measurable, and actionable?
Why this matters: What gets measured gets improved. Without clear systems and meaningful data, wellbeing remains anecdotal and reactive.
Reactive
Referral pathways are unclear. Wellbeing data (attendance, behaviour, surveys) is rarely collected or used. Students and families lack confidence in support systems.
Evolving
Clear referral protocols exist, and wellbeing data is collected (attendance, surveys, incidents). Some analysis informs planning, but consistency varies. Staff know the procedures, and some students access early interventions.
Strategic & Sustainable
Referral and support systems are robust, with strong external partnerships. Wellbeing data is regularly reviewed, analysed, and acted upon. Students and families trust the systems, and outcomes are tracked for impact.
Change Management
Guiding Question: How do we ensure wellbeing is not a one-off initiative but a sustained commitment?
Why this matters: Short-term projects don’t shift culture. Long-term wellbeing requires strategic planning, co-creation, and continuous improvement.
Reactive
Wellbeing initiatives are short-lived or reactive to incidents or external pressure. Follow-up is rare.
Evolving
Wellbeing is planned with medium-term goals. Staff and students contribute ideas. Some initiatives are reviewed, but sustainability is inconsistent.
Strategic & Sustainable
Wellbeing is embedded in long-term strategy and regularly reviewed. Staff, students, and families co-create provision. Practice is evidence-informed, and wellbeing becomes part of the school’s identity.
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