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The Complete Wellbeing Audit for Schools

A strategic cycle of reflect, plan, and act. Designed specifically for Senior Mental Health Leads to audit provision against national standards.

Why perform a Wellbeing Audit?

Audit Provision

Audit your current provision against national DfE standards and principles.

Identify Needs

Identify strengths and areas for development to support your strategic planning.

Track Progress

Track progress over time with annual snapshots and longitudinal data.

Evidence Impact

Generate reports to evidence impact for Governors, Trustees, and Ofsted.

The Framework

The 8 Principles of the Whole School Approach

Developed in collaboration with Public Health England, this DfE framework provides a structured RAG rating assessment and action planning tool for Senior Mental Health Leads.

01

Leadership & Management

Champions efforts to promote mental health and wellbeing, ensuring strategic alignment across the whole school setting.

Key Elements

  • Senior Mental Health Lead training resources
  • Strategic governance and leadership buy-in
  • Action planning tool for senior leaders
02

Ethos & Environment

Fosters a culture of respect and values diversity, creating a safe physical and emotional environment for all.

Key Elements

  • Promoting respect and valuing diversity
  • Safe spaces for mental health support
  • Positive physical and social environment
03

Curriculum, Teaching & Learning

Promotes resilience and supports social and emotional learning (SEL) through a dedicated and integrated curriculum.

Key Elements

  • Resilience and character education
  • Social and emotional learning (SEL)
  • Mental health awareness in curriculum
04

Student Voice

Ensures students are heard, valued, and able to influence decisions that affect their mental health and wellbeing.

Key Elements

  • Active student participation
  • Peer support and mentoring programs
  • Feedback mechanisms for wellbeing
05

Staff Development & Wellbeing

Supports staff mental health and equips them with the skills to identify and respond to student needs.

Key Elements

  • Staff training and CPD opportunities
  • Support for staff mental health
  • Confidence in identifying needs
06

Identifying Need & Monitoring Impact

Uses data to understand needs and monitor the impact of interventions on student and staff wellbeing.

Key Elements

  • RAG rating (Red, Amber, Green) assessment
  • Wellbeing measurement tools
  • Monitoring impact of interventions
07

Working with Parents & Carers

Collaborates with families to support student wellbeing and maintain consistency between home and school.

Key Elements

  • Effective communication channels
  • Parental engagement strategies
  • Support and resources for families
08

Targeted Support & Referrals

Ensures timely and appropriate access to specialist support for those who need it, through clear referral pathways.

Key Elements

  • Public Health England framework alignment
  • External agency partnerships
  • Clear pathways for specialist support

How it works

Your journey to a whole-school wellbeing strategy in 3 simple steps.

01

Start & Invite

Launch your annual audit and invite your staff to contribute to specific principles.

02

Evaluate

Rate your school against the 8 DfE principles, uploading evidence for each area.

03

Report & Act

Generate a snapshot report and create action plans to drive improvement.

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What You'll Receive

Complete your audit and receive a comprehensive, AI-enhanced report that gives you complete confidence for Ofsted inspections and strategic planning.

Wellbeing Audit Report

Sample Primary School

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AI-Generated Insight
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"Your school demonstrates strong leadership commitment to mental health. Consider enhancing your monitoring framework to track intervention outcomes..."

AI-Powered Insights

Receive intelligent, context-aware recommendations for every principle, helping you prioritise actions that will have the greatest impact on student wellbeing.

Ofsted-Ready Glossary

A comprehensive reference document that gives you complete confidence when inspectors arrive. Evidence your whole-school approach with clarity and professionalism.

Professional Report

A polished, downloadable PDF report perfect for presenting to governors, trustees, and senior leadership teams. Share your progress with stakeholders easily.

Ready to create a happier, healthier school setting?

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