Compass BUZZ the legacy

We worked closely with busy schools to engage with the project, through our knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic team.

Training staff at all levels across the school and the wider children and young people’s workforce. We did this through a rolling programme to increase their skills, confidence and competence in dealing with emotional and mental health concerns. The training promoted a range of early help and prevention strategies as part of a wider integrated multi-agency approach.

Training school staff to train and support pupils to become Peer Wellbeing Champions. New Champions can be trained every year.

Responding to staff requests for support through telephone consultation. These were used to discuss a young person’s mild to moderate mental health concern and provide timely advice, guidance, support, resources, and signposting. This support has enabled staff to deliver preventative targeted interventions with an individual or group of young people, or access other specialised support.

BUZZ US was an important part of the project as it allowed young people to have a safe place to share any emotional wellbeing and mental health concerns. Compass BUZZ wellbeing workers responded to the text messages by providing advice, guidance, strategies and signposting directly to young people.

Launching a Wellbeing Network of schools / colleges across the county who have signed up to an agreement. We engaged the schools and organised and chaired the first sessions, and after 9 months we handed this over to the schools to facilitate themselves.

• The impact of the wellbeing policy is monitored through carrying out surveys to measure pupil wellbeing.
• Mental health is now integrated within the school curriculum, with specific actions identified.
• Creation of a safe, supportive and calm space for anyone who needs quiet time.
• Mindful Yoga now features in PE lessons as a way of teaching about healthy bodies and healthy minds.

• The whole school focus on mental health and wellbeing means that children feel safe and cared for in school.
• Wellbeing is a part of every aspect of the school. The school is imparting wellbeing skills and knowledge with children that will last them a lifetime.
• Ofsted reported that a school saw significant improvements in behaviour since working with pupils on developing a much greater understanding of their emotions and their mental health.
• All staff are empowered to understand issues, so they are dealt with supportively and swiftly. The children are aware that this level of support is available to them in school. They know where to go and who to approach to get help. They are keen to get the help when they need it.
• Staff know when to seek support from outside agencies.