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Wellbeing

A general term for pupils' (or staff) physical, mental and emotional health and happiness.

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All four UK nations (details may differ), United States, International
Topic
Wellbeing

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Mental health lead England
A senior member of staff in a school or college in England who leads its whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
GIRFEC (Getting it right for every child) Scotland
The Scottish Government's national approach to supporting children's wellbeing, built around the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators.

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