COMPETITION Pupils Wellbeing Prize


Win up to £10,000 to support your pupils’ wellbeing H


owden’s specialist Education division, formerly known as Endsleigh, currently provides mental health and wellbeing support to more than one million young people through their school, college, university, or student accommodation provider.


We’re excited to announce the launch of our Pupils Wellbeing Prize, a competition that gives schools the opportunity to win up to £10,000 to provide funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of their pupils.


How can the prize money be used?


It’s up to you to choose how your school wishes to spend the prize money, but here are a few examples:


• Mindfulness and relaxation spaces: create quiet areas for reflection, sensory rooms, or nature-inspired zones.


• Peer support networks: train mental health ambassadors to support fellow pupils.


• Outdoor activity programmes: develop activities or challenges that promote physical activity, team-building, and connection with nature.


• Sports and fitness: purchase equipment or sports kits, provide training, or mental health support.


• Art/music and wellbeing: fund installations, drama performances or music sessions/instruments to boost self-esteem and reduce stress.


How to enter


To enter the competition simply complete the application form at howdengroup.com/pupils-wellbeing-prize and explain in a few words the challenges your school is currently facing and how the prize money would be used to ease those challenges and support the mental health and wellbeing of your pupils.


Who chooses the winner(s)?


Our panel of judges will determine whether the prize money is awarded to a single school, or shared amongst a small number of schools which have all successfully demonstrated how they intend to use the prize money to support pupils with their mental health and wellbeing.


Find out more about our judges on the competition page of our website.


• Specialist assessments, and counselling and therapeutic interventions aimed at staff and pupils to understand potential causes of mental health issues and help pupils to engage more effectively in their learning


• Structured staff supervision designed to provide emotional support to individuals to identify areas of their work life which could lead to wellbeing issues, and proactively support them in maintaining a healthy, happy life - at work and home


You can find more information on our wellbeing services for schools at howdengroup.com/education or, to get in touch with the team pupilwellbeing@howdeninsurance.co.uk


More about Howden


Howden is the 5th largest employee-owned business in the UK, and one of the largest insurance groups in the world. The specialist Education team provides tailored insurance, risk management, and wellbeing solutions to the education community.


With 60 years’ experience working with schools, universities and colleges, we understand the challenges you’re facing: the importance of keeping young people safe and well, the minefield of managing risks and obtaining cost-effective insurance covers, and the difficulties of finding and retaining staff. Our solutions are built around principles that ensure peace of mind for your school, your pupils, and your people.


School wellbeing services


Our school wellbeing services have been designed to offer support to the whole school community. Developed in partnership with health and wellbeing provider, Health Assured, the programme is modular, so you can choose what’s right for your school’s needs and budget, and includes:


• Round the clock, support and guidance provided by qualified counsellors for parents, guardians, teachers, and school staff through specialist 24/7 mental health and wellbeing


When does the competition close?


You have until 18 July to enter your school into the competition. Our judges will select a shortlist of finalists on 22 August, and the winning school(s) will be announced on 8 September.


Enter the competition at howdengroup.com/pupils-wellbeing-prize


April 2025


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