Your library of resources

Our ever-expanding library of fun and helpful wellbeing tools and advice, in a broad range of formats, to help teachers, parents, and children.

youHQ school Leighton Park wins ISA Award

Last week, Leighton Park School was awarded the Independent Schools Association Award for Excellence in Pupil Personal Development. A...

Jon Ford

Nov 23, 20221 min read

Become Inspired with Chunya Munga

Join Jez as he sits down with one of his former pupils, London Irish rugby player Chunya Munga. Chunya discusses his values and motivations

Jez Belas

Sep 29, 20221 min read

UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR: Ensuring Teacher & Pupil Wellbeing

We're thrilled to invite you to our free webinar on school wellbeing. Hosted by Jez Belas and Dr Alistair Bailie, the webinar will...

Sophie B

Sep 23, 20221 min read

Supporting KS2 pupils’ mental health

Dr Alistair Bailie of youHQ was recently featured in a new article about how KS2 educators can support students' mental health.

Sophie B

Sep 22, 20221 min read

Tips on effectively using wellbeing data

In this new video, our wellbeing director and clinical psychologist Dr Alistair Bailie shares how to use the mood data generated by youHQ.

Jon Ford

Sep 12, 20221 min read

Six tips on managing student wellbeing concerns

In six easy steps, our resident clinical psychologist guides teachers through responding to low mood alerts and pupil wellbeing concerns.

Jon Ford

Sep 5, 20221 min read

Six tips to look after teacher wellbeing (in 90 seconds)

In this short video, clinical psychologist and wellbeing director Dr Bear breaks down how teachers can look after their emotional wellbeing.

Dr Bear

Aug 31, 20221 min read

How to support struggling students

Join Dr Bear and Jez for the latest minisode of our youmatter series! This week, they discuss how to support pupils who are struggling.

Dr Bear

Aug 1, 20221 min read

How to effectively use wellbeing data in schools

Navigating wellbeing data can be overwhelming. youHQ platform directors Jez and Dr Bear as they chat about how to best use this data.

Dr Bear

Jul 25, 20221 min read

Should mindfulness be applied in school settings?

Dr Bear analyses the recent reports surrounding the 2016-17 study on mindfulness. He discusses its place within larger wellbeing support.

Dr Bear

Jul 15, 20223 min read

The Power of Self-Care

In this 'Power of...' blog, Jez discusses the idea of self-care. He reflects on his experiences with self-care as a teacher and as a father.

Jez Belas

Jul 13, 20224 min read

Teacher Wellbeing: How can you look after yourself as a teacher?

Teaching can be a very demanding role, focused on others and their needs. Dr Bear discusses how teachers can prioritise their own wellbeing.

Dr Bear

Jul 11, 20221 min read

Keeping on keeping on

Following our recent post on 'The Power of Movement', Dr Oli Belas discusses his relationship with sport and exercise from childhood to now.

Dr Oliver Belas

Jun 28, 20224 min read

Become Inspired with Svava Sigbertsdottir

Jez speaks to creator of 'The Viking Method' and successful Personal Trainer, Svava Sigbertsdottir. They talk about her values, views on...

Jez Belas

Jun 14, 20221 min read

Become Inspired: Values, Goals & Life Lessons with Chris Tremlett

Become Inspired is back for Series 4! Join Jez in conversation with ex-England Cricketer Chris Tremlett. The duo discuss...

Jez Belas

May 30, 20221 min read

The Power of Movement

Movement, be it a gentle walk taken regularly or CrossFit, has untold benefits on our mental health, physical health, and cognitive function

Jez Belas

May 25, 20224 min read

Loneliness and the little steps to prevent it

Dr Bear discusses Loneliness and its effects on emotional and mental health. He breaks down loneliness into aspects and offers tips to help.

Dr Bear

May 8, 20222 min read

The Power of Empathy

Jez discusses empathy, how it relates to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and how we can practise it to create an empathic school environment.

Jez Belas

May 4, 20223 min read

New Year, New Me?

The new year brings with it a host of clichés around transformation, change, reinvention, and new beginnings. Inherently there’s nothing...

Dr Bear

Jan 27, 20222 min read

Why you should measure student wellbeing this new year

Since 2020, the lives of teachers and students have changed in ways beyond our imagination. The pandemic and its wide-ranging shockwaves...

Jon Ford

Dec 23, 20213 min read