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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
6 days ago6 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


The Sleep-Success Connection: Why Well-Rested Students Outperform Sleep-Deprived Peers
Every night, students sacrifice sleep to study — but research shows this strategy backfires. Sleep deprivation cuts test scores by up to 35%, spikes depression and fatigue, and undermines the very academic performance students are working toward. Here's what the science says, and how schools can help students sleep better and learn more effectively.
Ayub Sarfaraz
Apr 68 min read


Student Support Strategies: Effective Approaches for Struggling Students
Discover practical student support strategies that transform struggles into success. From personalized learning plans to peer mentoring, explore proven interventions that help students regain confidence, build resilience, and thrive academically and emotionally
Ayub Sarfaraz
Feb 33 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


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


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


From the extreme end of behaviour: top tips for wellbeing from the alternative provision perspective
Dr Alexandra Gray talks about Alternative Provision -and finding the balance between the care of traumatised pupils and staff mental health.

Dr Alexandra Gray
Nov 15, 20235 min read


Push forward PSHE and Personal Development with youHQ e-Learning Courses 🖥️
Over the next academic year, we’ll be releasing a series of Health and Wellbeing UK PSHE courses for our user schools and students.

Jez Belas
Nov 14, 20232 min read


Introducing Wellbeing Wins Webinars
In our first Wellbeing Wins Webinar, we're talking to suicide prevention trainer Rose Rowkins to help teachers break down suicide stigma.

Sophie B
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Navigating Emotionally-Based School Avoidance: Strategies for Senior School Leaders and Teachers
With a new term now upon us, the challenges of Back-to-School are palpable. Emotionally-based school avoidance is on the rise across the UK.

Jon Ford
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Using an ACT Exercise for Student Personal Development
Perfect for character education, the 80th Birthday Exercise is a creative way to reflect on values, purpose, personal growth, and the future

Jez Belas
Jun 7, 20232 min read


How can we harness affirmations to reduce student exam anxiety?
As teachers, we observe the variety of challenges young people face as they grow - and affirmations can help them to overcome obstacles.

Jez Belas
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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