Why it works

This resource is linked to the Well Culture pillar of Well Schools. A well school puts wellbeing at the heart of school life and takes time to understand the experiences and needs of its pupils and staff. Purposeful measurement can help schools identify priorities, understand differences across their community and make informed decisions about where action is needed.

Question 1 – What is the impact on pupil outcomes?

Measuring wellbeing can help schools identify pupils or groups who may need additional support and understand how experiences change over time. This can inform action to support areas such as attendance, behaviour, engagement, motivation and self-esteem.

Question 2 – What is the impact on staff and the wider school community?

Gathering pupil, staff and parent voice gives schools a clearer picture of wellbeing across their community, helping identify different experiences and inequalities and ensuring these inform decisions and support.

Question 3 – What are the wider impacts of this approach?

Regular, purposeful measurement provides evidence to inform whole-school improvement, helping leaders prioritise action, evaluate what is working and demonstrate how feedback is leading to meaningful change.