Empowering Wellbeing in Schools

Calm, child-centred PSHE and RE that help every pupil feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. Backed by mindful practice, inclusive resources, and whole-school routines.

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Why Wellbeing in Schools Matter

Pupils learn best when they feel secure, connected, and understood. Across the UK and internationally, schools tell us they’re facing rising needs around emotional regulation, resilience, behaviour, and engagement. From children who aren’t quite “school-ready” to those struggling with attendance or feeling overwhelmed by life online.

Pupils learn best when they feel secure, connected, and understood. Across the UK and internationally, schools tell us they’re facing rising needs around emotional regulation, resilience, behaviour, and engagement. From children who aren’t quite “school-ready” to those struggling with attendance or feeling overwhelmed by life online.

The evidence is clear – high-quality social and emotional learning (SEL) is linked to better academic outcomes, improved mental health, and stronger life chances. Research highlights include an 11% uplift in academic performance and 10% reduction in psychological distress where SEL is embedded; higher emotional literacy in early adolescence is associated with greater likelihood of completing secondary education and 36% higher life satisfaction by age 25.

How Jigsaw Builds Everyday Wellbeing in Schools

Practical wellbeing routines and evidence-informed teaching that fit real classrooms in Primary and Secondary.

Mindfulness in every lesson

Short Calm Me or reflection practices help pupils settle, notice their feelings, and self-regulate before learning begins.

Emotional literacy, taught explicitly

Sequenced lessons grow emotional vocabulary, link thoughts and feelings, and build resilience through guided reflection and enquiry.

Pause and reflect moments

Built-in Pause Points and Reflection Points prompt pupils to “stop and look inside,” strengthening awareness and self-understanding.

Belonging through connection

Connect Us activities develop social skills, trust, and empathy - creating calmer classrooms and stronger peer relationships.

Whole-school culture, not a bolt-on

Assemblies, songs, charters, and shared language make wellbeing part of everyday life across all year groups.

Teacher-first and SEND-inclusive

Ready-to-teach lessons, adaptable resources, and safe-discussion guidance support every teacher and every learner.

Mindfulness in every lesson

Short Calm Me or reflection practices help pupils settle, notice their feelings, and self-regulate before learning begins.

Emotional literacy, taught explicitly

Sequenced lessons grow emotional vocabulary, link thoughts and feelings, and build resilience through guided reflection and enquiry.

Pause and reflect moments

Built-in Pause Points and Reflection Points prompt pupils to “stop and look inside,” strengthening awareness and self-understanding.

Belonging through connection

Connect Us activities develop social skills, trust, and empathy - creating calmer classrooms and stronger peer relationships.

Whole-school culture, not a bolt-on

Assemblies, songs, charters, and shared language make wellbeing part of everyday life across all year groups.

Teacher-first and SEND-inclusive

Ready-to-teach lessons, adaptable resources, and safe-discussion guidance support every teacher and every learner.

Calm, Consistent Classrooms (3–11)

We begin the year with Being Me in My World, establishing belonging, routines, and the Jigsaw Charter. Each termly Puzzle (e.g., Celebrating Difference, Healthy Me) combines mindful practice, enquiry, and Connect Us routines, so children learn to name emotions, respect differences, and make thoughtful choices. Assemblies and songs carry the message beyond lesson time, creating a shared language the whole school can use.

Jigsaw PSHE 3-11

A young boy at the desk, practicing wellbeing in school

Confidence on Sensitive Topics (11–16)

Jigsaw PSHE 11–16 supports tutor-time or timetabled delivery with structured lessons and pupil/expert videos on consent, online harm, respectful relationships, wellbeing, and more. Short mindfulness/reflection moments help pupils regulate and engage. Mapped to RSHE 2025, with safe-discussion guidance and staff support, schools gain consistent coverage and the confidence to address what matters, calmly and well.

Jigsaw PSHE 11-16

Two secondary pupils working together, wellbeing in schools

Curiosity, Respect, and Perspective (RE 3–11/12)

Jigsaw RE treats religious and non-religious worldviews equally, helping children explore big questions with empathy and critical thinking. 80+ enquiry units include reflective moments that grow self-awareness and respect – key building blocks for wellbeing in diverse classrooms.

Jigsaw RE 3-11

Wellbeing in Schools

Practical answers for SLT, DSLs, and classroom teachers.

At Jigsaw we focus on everyday practices that help pupils feel safe, seen, and ready to learn – emotional literacy, self-regulation, respectful relationships, and a calm classroom climate. Jigsaw builds these through mindful routines, explicit teaching, and a whole-school language.

Jigsaw is designed for real timetables (weekly PSHE slots or tutor-time models). Mindful moments are short and practical and routines reduce behaviour time. Because lessons are fully planned, teachers spend less time preparing and more time teaching.

Yes. Activities are adaptable with clear scaffolding and visuals. The Calm Me time and Connect Us routines are designed to support diverse needs and communication styles.

Structured lessons, pupil/expert videos, reflection points, and teacher guidance support confident delivery on sensitive topics. Resources can run in tutor-time or timetabled PSHE.

A whole-school, spiral PSHE curriculum from Early Years to Year 6. Builds emotional literacy, resilience, and life skills while embedding mindfulness throughout. Fully resourced with lessons, slides, songs, and assemblies to create a consistent, inclusive, and supportive school culture where every child can thrive.

PSHE 3-11

A flexible, comprehensive programme supporting teenagers in building confidence, respect and self-awareness in secondary school and life beyond. This programme covers all statutory PSHE content, as well as having editable, fully-resourced lessons for different delivery modules (timetabled, tutor time, and drop-down days). There's also brand-new and exciting video content featuring real young voices and expert guidance!

PSHE 11-16

Our Religious Education programme encourages children to explore big questions and have a deeper understanding of different world views. There are over 80 enquiry-based units with full planning, covering major world religions and non-religious world views. Not only does the programme include our Jigsaw Owls classroom companions to support reflective learning, but it supports SMSC, British Values, and locally agreed syllabi.

RE 3-11

Children working around a whiteboard in a lesson

Designed to extend PSHE learning into the home, our Families programme offers support to parents and carers in helping to build emotional literacy and strengthen connections with their children. The programme bridges the gap between school and home, facilitating small-group sessions at school, and supporting stronger family relationships and pupil wellbeing. It's available exclusively to schools using Jigsaw PSHE 3-11.

Families

Bringing PSHE learning to life in a natural setting, Outdoors is a unique programme that allows children to connect, explore and build vital skills outside the classroom. With fully planned outdoor session guides, it helps improve resilience, supports teamwork, and increases emotional wellbeing. Outdoors complements Jigsaw PSHE 3-11 for a whole-school approach, and is flexible for a wide range of school contexts.

Outdoors