Well Schools Movement
The Well Check is currently available to all schools in the UK with pupils aged between 4-18
By joining the Well Schools movement, schools commit to prioritising wellbeing alongside academic achievement. Participants reflect on best practice, access a growing bank of resources, and demonstrate their commitment to a whole-school approach through the free-to-access Well Check and forthcoming Well Schools Accreditation, launching October 2025.
What is a Well School?
A Well School still has high expectations, but places just as much emphasis on health and wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and healthy, and that staff are better educators when they are genuinely supported.
Benefits of being a Well School:
- Increases in progress and attainment
- Improvements in physical and mental health
- Increased attendance
- Higher self-efficacy
- Increased executive function
- Improved behaviour
- Reduced exclusions
- Improved job satisfaction
- Increased staff retention