Whole school approaches to wellbeing and mental health
Course details
Grounded in international research, policy frameworks, and best practices, the course explores the concept of a whole school approach, where wellbeing is embedded in curriculum, school ethos, leadership, and partnerships with families and communities.
The course aims to deepen understanding of mental health and wellbeing in education, provide tools for systemic implementation, and foster reflection on professional practice. It also seeks to help schools reduce risks such as bullying and exclusion, while strengthening equity, positive relationships, and resilience. Through interactive activities, case studies, and guided reflections, participants will acquire practical strategies to promote social and emotional learning (SEL), foster resilience, and create supportive school environments.
The course is offered by the European School Education Platform. Visit our website for more information.
Duration and workload
Start date: Monday 10 November 2025
End date: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Duration: 5 weeks
Workload: 15-20 hours
Course competences
The course content and activities have been mapped against the competences defined by the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators and the SELFIE for TEACHERs tool. Once ready, these competences will be displayed here.
For more information about the competences and associated proficiency levels see the SELFIE for TEACHERs toolkit.Target audience
TARGET AUDIENCE
Learning objectives
- Discuss wellbeing and mental health in the school context.
- Identify and apply the principles of a whole school approach.
- Understand the role of leadership, ethos, and policy in sustaining wellbeing.
- Use strategies to promote social and emotional learning, resilience, and a positive climate.
- Recognise early signs of risk and develop proactive responses to bullying and violence.
- Engage families and communities as partners in wellbeing.
- Reflect on and strengthen their own social-emotional competencies and professional health.
Offered by
This content is offered by the European Commission. The European Commission is the European Union's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
Schedule
- How this course works
- Module 1: Understanding whole school approaches to wellbeing
- Module 2: Promoting a culture of wellbeing through curriculum and everyday practice
- Module 3: Preventing and responding to bullying and cyberbullying
- Module 4 Final activity: Strengthening family and community engagement
- Certificate of completion
