5 Ways to Wellbeing

The 5 Ways to Wellbeing are five simple, evidence-informed actions that can help improve mental health, emotional wellbeing, and resilience. Developed to promote positive wellbeing for people of all ages, the five ways are:

  • Connect – build positive relationships and a sense of belonging.
  • Be Active – engage in regular physical activity to support both physical and mental health.
  • Take Notice – be mindful of the present moment and appreciate the world around you.
  • Keep Learning – try new experiences, develop skills, and nurture curiosity.
  • Give – show kindness, support others, and contribute to your community.

Embedding the 5 Ways to Wellbeing across a whole-school approach can help create a positive culture that supports the wellbeing of pupils, staff, and families. We offer training and support for schools on how to effectively implement the 5 Ways to Wellbeing through curriculum activity, enrichment opportunities, staff wellbeing initiatives, and parental engagement. Our training provides practical strategies, resources, and examples to help schools make wellbeing a visible and sustainable part of everyday school life.

To support your school community, we have also provided two downloadable resources:

  • 5 Ways to Wellbeing for Parents and Carers – practical ideas for promoting wellbeing at home.
  • 5 Ways to Wellbeing for Staff Guide to give ideas of simple strategies or activities to support wellbeing and build a positive culture.

Download the resources below to get started and contact us to find out more about our training and support offer on mhew@eastsussex.gov.uk