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Zones of Regulation: What They Are and How Schools Can Bring Them to Life
The Zones of Regulation gives children a shared language for how they feel — but a colourful display alone isn't enough. Here's what meaningful implementation actually looks like, and why it matters for whole-school wellbeing.
Ayub Sarfaraz
May 196 min read


The Future of Wellbeing in International Schools: From Awareness to Action
At the COBIS 2026 Annual Conference, one message came through clearly: international schools are not facing a temporary wellbeing challenge. The landscape has fundamentally changed. Constant transitions, hidden grief, digital pressures, and overloaded systems are reshaping what staff and students need.

Jez Belas
May 124 min read


How Schools Can Protect Wellbeing in Uncertain Times
Uncertainty is not a new visitor to education — but that doesn't make it easier to navigate. When budgets shift, global events ripple into classrooms, or communities face unrest, the pressure lands on leaders, teachers, and students alike.
Ayub Sarfaraz
May 55 min read


School Inspections Carry Real Weight. So Does the Work You Do Every Day
School inspections carry real weight — and not just operationally. They're deeply personal. For teachers and leaders who pour themselves into their work every day, having that work placed under scrutiny in a single visit is bound to have an impact.

Jez Belas
Apr 294 min read


Building Resilience in Students: Practical Strategies for Schools and Colleges
Resilience isn’t about avoiding challenges, it’s about learning how to navigate them. Discover how schools can intentionally develop student resilience through relationships, emotional literacy, and everyday practices that support wellbeing and long-term success.
Ayub Sarfaraz
Jan 187 min read


Effective School Mental Health Initiatives: Building Resilience and Wellbeing Together
Strong school mental health initiatives create environments where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Discover practical strategies, real examples, and simple steps schools can take to build lasting wellbeing.
Ayub Sarfaraz
Jan 134 min read


RSHE 2025: A New Chapter for Relationships, Sex and Health Education
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.

Russell Stanley
Oct 7, 20255 min read


From Words to Action: Bringing School Values to Life
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.

Jon Ford
Sep 8, 20252 min read


5 Ways to Wellbeing: Boosting Mental Health in Schools and Colleges
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.
Ayub Sarfaraz
Jul 23, 20254 min read


What is a ‘whole-school’ approach to wellbeing anyway?
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?

Martin Harling-Coward
Jun 24, 20254 min read


Nurturing Minds: Promoting Wellbeing in Schools
Empower students through education, wellbeing, and community. Create a supportive school environment for their success and growth.

Jez Belas
Jan 22, 20253 min read


Strengthening Wellbeing in Schools and Student Outcomes: A New Partnership with Schools BI
Announcing a new partnership between youHQ and Schools BI, combining our expertise in wellbeing tracking with their powerful dashboards.

Jon Ford
Jan 21, 20253 min read


How youHQ Supports UK Schools in Safeguarding and Mental Health: Aligning with KCSIE Guidelines
Empower student wellbeing with youHQ: safeguarding, mental health support, and tools aligned with KCSIE for a resilient school community.

Jez Belas
Dec 10, 20244 min read


The Clear Evidence: How Wellbeing Monitoring is Transforming Schools in Leicestershire and Rutland
Both qualitative and quantitative data highlight the transformative impact that wellbeing monitoring is having on students, teachers, and sc

Jon Ford
Oct 7, 20244 min read


Oasis Community Learning Schools join youHQ Wellbeing Platform
We are thrilled to announce a new three-year partnership with one of the UK's largest multi-academy trusts, Oasis Community Learning.

Jon Ford
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Innoventures Education schools join youHQ wellbeing platform
Innoventures Education, the UAE’s leading private education company, has subscribed to youHQ’s comprehensive digital wellbeing platform.

Jon Ford
May 23, 20242 min read


Evolving Trends: The Integration of Wellbeing in the ISI Inspection Framework Over the Past Decade
The pursuit of academic excellence has long been the focal point of education and its evaluation by inspectors. Enter ISI's Framework 23...

Jez Belas
May 7, 20243 min read


The Connection between Wellbeing and your School IT Systems: Where to Start if your System is Broken
An adequately resourced school IT ecosystem is not only important for learning, but for staff and student wellbeing, health, and attainment.

Philippa Wraithmell
Feb 15, 20245 min read


Mind the Gap: Wellbeing Disparities Between State and Private Schools Worldwide
The state school education system in the UK is inherently broken. A generation of young people are being left behind. Here's what we know.

Jon Ford
Feb 7, 20246 min read


Discover youHQ at BETT 2024
The world’s biggest education show is back for another year! Team youHQ will be attending BETT 2024 - and here’s where and when to find us.

Jon Ford
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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