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After 30 years of setting goals, I’ve learned this: it’s not about perfection or big ambitions. Sometimes goal setting is simply about getting through today. In this piece, I reflect on what goal setting has taught me through success, grief, and everything in between — and how keeping things simple has mattered most.

With over thirteen years' experience in primary education, Emma brings a wealth of international teaching expertise and in-school wellbeing leadership to youHQ. Our team first met Emma in the United Arab Emirates, where her enthusiasm as the Wellbeing and Ethos Lead of a British international school shone brightly. Our partnership has continued beyond borders and we're now thrilled to be offering interactive, movement and play-based sessions with Emma in Western Australia.

Teenagers need quality sleep to grow, learn, and stay emotionally balanced—but many struggle to get enough. This blog explores why sleep matters, how much teens really need, and practical ways schools and colleges can support healthier habits, from the 10-3-2-1-0 sleep routine to creating environments that value rest and wellbeing.

November is a big month for youHQ! We’re heading to London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur to connect with educators, share insights, and showcase how youHQ supports wellbeing and personal development in schools worldwide.

youHQ has been selected as the preferred wellbeing and personal development partner for Nord Anglia Education across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India — supporting over 80 schools in nurturing student wellbeing, agency, and growth.

Goal setting gives young people direction, purpose, and confidence — but it’s a skill that needs to be taught. At youHQ, we help students move from vague hopes to clear, achievable goals. Through reflection, structure, and daily habits, they learn to link effort with outcome, build resilience, and develop self-belief. In doing so, they discover not just what they want to do, but who they want to become. That’s why we built youHQ — to help every young person dream with purpose

We’re excited to welcome Health & Wellbeing in Schools as a new youHQ partner. In this blog, Director Russell Stanley explores the updated 2025 RSHE guidance — highlighting new themes like positive masculinity, digital safety, and inclusion — while sharing practical advice to help schools prepare for full implementation by September 2026.

youHQ goes beyond wellbeing software – it’s a community of students, teachers and schools built on hope, belonging and growth. From the youHQ Awards to our Dream It, Do It, Share It campaign, we’re celebrating voices that inspire, proving that together we can spark real change in schools.

Designing a brand for schools goes beyond logos or guidelines. Schools are complex ecosystems of teachers, leaders, parents, and students—each with unique needs. Successful SaaS branding must balance institutional trust, teacher support, and learner resonance while aligning with the academic year. Every touchpoint, from product design to customer success, shapes perception. The goal is not a fixed identity but a living brand that adapts, listens, and earns lasting trust.

From struggling to face school to exceeding all expectations in her GCSEs, Beth’s story is one of resilience, neurodiverse strength, and hope. Discover how determination, student voice, and a drive for change are shaping her future — and what schools can learn from it.

School values shouldn’t just live on posters—they should guide daily decisions, learning, and behaviour. Discover why embedding the values of schools matters and how clear strategies help build stronger, more resilient students, staff, and culture.

As part of our Meet the Team series, we are pleased to introduce our SEO aficionado, Ayub. With over six years' experience in content writing, Ayub brings a breadth of technological knowledge to youHQ.

From his early days studying sports science at university, Jez Belas has always been interested in the power of movement. We sat down for an interview with Jez, asking him about the experiences that shaped the co-founding of youHQ - and his passion for wellbeing in schools.

Discover how the 5 Ways to Wellbeing can transform your school community. From connection to kindness, small steps make a big difference. See how youHQ supports whole-school mental health with simple, everyday actions.

Ensuring the look and feel of our platform, features, and user experience, Marty Harling-Coward is youHQ's creative director. His enthusiasm for wellbeing stems not only from his education, but from his live as a dad.

We’re delighted to introduce Eugenia 'Gigi' Bonocore, our new senior software engineer. Gigi moved into tech after a career in Education, specialising in Laravel and bringing a strong passion for learning.

In this 'Meet the Team' interview, Jon reflects on the experiences that shaped his passion for safeguarding and emotional development. He shares his vision for supporting young people through proactive strategies and digital tools.

From a community of 140+ schools and over 90,000 global youHQ users, we've selected one winner and one runner-up across five categories, shining a spotlight on the educators going above and beyond for whole-school wellbeing.

Wellbeing, safety and academic results are at the top of your list. But just having it as a priority doesn't mean everything's being done as well or effectively as it could be. What can actually be done to support whole-school wellbeing at your setting?

What Beth has achieved in just three months is nothing short of remarkable. After years of school avoidance due to neurodiversity, she not only attended every day — she sat every one of her GCSE exams. This isn’t just a personal victory; it’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when young people are truly seen, supported, and believed in.