School Wellbeing Ambassadors
Wellbeing Ambassadors
Eikon’s ‘Wellbeing Ambassadors’ is a training Programme designed to amplify pupil voice on whole school wellbeing and empower young leaders to promote and support wellbeing within their school community.
If you are a Surrey school – thanks to funding from Surrey’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Alliance, this programme is free to order. Eikon will attend your school to deliver a 2.5 – 3 hr workshop to train a group of pupils and offer follow-up support for the further development of Wellbeing Ambassadors in your school.
Schools outside of Surrey are welcome to purchase the training programme at a cost-effective price, which is delivered as a downloadable resource pack. A ‘training video’ link accompanies the pack to enable you to train pupils independently.
How does the Programme work?
With on-going support from a designated member of your staff, the programme aim is to develop Wellbeing Ambassadors who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to initiate and lead activities, campaigns and events that ultimately create a positive, supportive and resilient environment at school.
Initial training is available from Years 3 – 13 and is designed to act as a springboard for improving the culture of whole school wellbeing. The workshop is interactive and involves plenty of time for discussion and sharing. To maximise the effectiveness of the programme you will need the full support of your SLT, and a named key contact who will attend the training and help your Wellbeing Ambassadors with their next steps.
After the initial session, our Eikon trainer will support your staff with follow-up resources and case studies to help provide a structure that enables wellbeing to remain a priority and really become part of the school culture. We also offer a review meeting to provide an opportunity to reflect on what has / hasn’t worked and to support the ongoing motivation of your Wellbeing Ambassador team.
To encourage the longevity of the programme within your school, we can provide a Resource Pack, which will enable you to train further pupils. We’re always happy to help you with this – just give us a call!
What is covered in the training?
Designed around the evidence-based framework of the Five Ways to Wellbeing, the initial Ambassador training is offered as a 2.5 – 3 hr workshop focusing on three areas:
- Introducing the framework of the Five Ways to Wellbeing to help pupils explore what wellbeing is, why it’s important and how to improve it.
- Clarifying the role of a Wellbeing Ambassador and understanding what support is available both in and out of school.
- Providing an opportunity to hear pupil voices about wellbeing in their school and develop ideas for making improvements.
Following the training, schools will receive an enamel WOW (Ways of Wellbeing) badge for each Ambassador, our full Resource Pack and training video link (on request).
For non-Surrey schools purchasing the programme, our downloadable Resource Pack includes:
- Lesson Plan
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Printable Pupil Booklet
- Printable Activity Handouts
- Facilitator Guide
- Programme Overview
- Printable letter template for Parents
- Printable letter template for Pupils
- Training Video Link
Wellbeing Ambassadors Overviews:
FAQs
If you have a specific question that is not covered below, please contact us at schools@eikon.org.uk.
What Year groups do you offer training programmes for?
Eikon currently offer Wellbeing Ambassador training for:
Primary – Years 3, 4, 5 & 6
Secondary – Years 7, 8, 9,10,11
6th Form only – Years 12 & 13
What does a Wellbeing Ambassador do?
A Wellbeing Ambassador promotes wellbeing in school through education, activities, events and whole school communication.
They do not offer 1-2-1 mentoring sessions with pupils.
Who is the training aimed at?
The training is aimed at potential young leaders who may not yet have found an opportunity to have their voice heard in school, but who could contribute to promoting and supporting wellbeing within their school community with the right help. It’s essential that pupils are keen to attend the training and play a part in the plans that are developed on the day.
How many pupils can be trained in one session?
We recommend a minimum of 12 pupils and a maximum of 25.
Should all pupils be trained as Wellbeing Ambassadors?
Staff should invite pupils who show interest in supporting and promoting wellbeing at school. It is often beneficial to have a mix of year groups, so that pupils can hear about the different experiences of others in their school. Eikon does not recommend that whole year groups or whole classes are trained – think of your Ambassadors as a smaller team of diverse and inclusive representatives.
Do class teachers and tutors have to deliver Wellbeing Ambassador Training?
For schools outside of Surrey – yes, if you have purchased the programme, we will send you the necessary resources to deliver this.
For Surrey schools – no, as Eikon is currently funded to offer delivery of this training for free.
Simply complete the order form on Eikon’s website to request your training.
Who can order the programme?
Any officially recognised school or college based in the UK.
Do I have to pay for the Programme?
Thanks to funding from Surrey’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Alliance we can provide the Programme free for Surrey schools. Out of area schools can also access the resource for just £75.
I want to use the programme – How do I access this resource?
Wellbeing Ambassadors is unique to Eikon. We are the only supplier, and the training/resource can be ordered by completing and submitting an Eikon school resources order form.
For schools purchasing this resource, an invoice will be sent to you after we receive your completed order.
How is the training delivered?
A 2.5 – 3 hour session, in-person for Surrey schools. Non-Surrey schools have the option to buy the Resource Pack and train Ambassadors independently using the video link provided.
Will the training make a difference?
The training session is a starting point – a springboard to build motivation and work towards action. To help the programme work in your school, you will need the full support of the SLT and a named key contact who can help the Wellbeing Ambassadors with maintaining momentum, identifying and accessing resources and budget, meeting regularly and implementing activities, events and presentations throughout the school year.
Is there any research to back this programme up?
The programme is based on the New Economics Foundation Five Ways to Wellbeing.
Download the report here: Five ways to wellbeing | New Economics Foundation.
Are there any case studies available?
Can I order this resource if I am not a school?
No. The training programme is only available for schools to order.
Where else has this programme been used?
Resources have been purchased by schools, across counties, across the whole of the UK as well as internationally. The resources can be sent directly via email.
Is the training just a one-off initiative?
It is a great starting point for a whole school approach to building wellbeing. Teachers and tutors can support pupils as they consider ‘how can we improve wellbeing in our school’. Please contact schools@eikon.org.uk if you would like to know more about the support Eikon can offer regarding a whole school approach.
Order the training Programme
Eikon’s Wellbeing Ambassador programme is free of charge for all Schools in Surrey that come under Surrey Local Authority. Schools outside of this area are welcome to purchase the programme.
Cancellation & Returns Policy
Cancellation or amendment to your order is possible at any time before resources are sent out to you by Eikon.
As this programme is sent out as a downloadable resource pack, we operate a no returns policy.
For any queries regarding payment please contact: schools@eikon.org.uk
