Our Mental Health Champions are a group of pupils committed to raising awareness and promoting mental wellbeing across school. They believe that every individual’s happiness and emotional health matter, and they work together to make sure everyone feels supported and included.

The team has taken part in specialist workshops delivered by One Goal, where they explored what mental health means, learned practical strategies for self-care, and discovered how to support others around them. Through these sessions, they developed key skills including empathy, active listening, and resilience.

The champions explored five essential qualities needed for their role and took part in role-play scenarios to practise offering support. Armed with tools, confidence, and a passion for helping others, they now help spread positivity and provide a listening ear to those who need it.

Attend regular meetings to plan how to promote wellbeing across school

Act as friendly, approachable listeners for anyone who may be struggling

Offer kind, practical support and, when needed, signpost others to a trusted adult

Lead by example in showing care, respect, and inclusivity in all they do

To become a Mental Health Champion, pupils show they are:

Friendly, kind, and caring

Approachable and responsible

Good at listening and supporting others without judgement

Resilient and willing to help whenever they can

Committed to making a positive difference in school