This is the initial award, laying the groundwork for schools to foster wellbeing by implementing the 7 framing principles promoting comprehensive well-being for staff and pupils.
It sets the foundation, focusing on holistic development and wellbeing of staff and pupils, ensuring sound practices are in place.

A WQM school needs to complete the wellbeing self-assessment broken down to areas contained in the 7 framing principles.

APPROVED SCHOOL PRINCIPLES
Promotes wellbeing for staff and pupils. Raises attainment for all. Utilises psychological safety to elicit stakeholder views. Evidence based and solution focused. Multidisciplinary working at systems level. Research based CPD empowering staff autonomy.
Advances social and emotional skills. Early identification of need. Specialised referral pathways. Improved behaviour and attitudes to learning. Emphasis on effective implementation. Creates structure, routine and consistency, lessening cognitive load to reduce anxiety.

Find out more about our other awards

Learn more about the Champion Award Learn more about the Beacon Award

2023 Wellbeing Quality Mark