Evaluation of wellbeing programme finds positive impact on absence levels

Today, the EEF has published findings from the evaluation of Healthy Minds, a project which aims to support secondary school pupils in Years 7 to 10 (11−15 year olds) by improving their wellbeing and health.

The programme, developed and delivered by Bounce Forward, involves 14 evidence-informed modules designed to increase children’s resilience, empathy and understanding of themselves.

Underpinned by principles from cognitive behavioural therapy and theory from positive psychology, lessons are taught directly by trained teachers or learning support assistants over four years, either replacing schools’ existing PSHE lessons, or being built into the school week at other times.