WELCOME TO HEALTHY MIND UK's MENTAL HEALTH AWARDs

Introduction

At Healthy Mind UK, we are passionate about promoting positive mental health and well-being across all areas of life. We believe that creating mentally healthy environments is essential to helping people feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

That’s why we are proud to offer a range of Mental Health Awards, including our Primary School Mental Health Award, Secondary School Mental Health Award and Workplace Mental Health Award, designed to recognise and celebrate the commitment of schools and organisations to creating mentally healthy environments where people can thrive.

Our awards are designed for different settings and sectors, recognising that mental health support should be embedded into the culture, policies and everyday practices of all organisations. Whether in education, the workplace or other community settings, our awards encourage a whole-organisation approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Why Mental Health Awards?

Mental health is an important part of everyone's overall well-being. The environments in which we live, learn and work can have a significant impact on our mental health and our ability to thrive. “While our individual actions matter, when we come together we are even more powerful.”
— Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week, 2026.

We know that every school and organisation is different, with its own challenges and priorities when it comes to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of your people. Our awards give you a clear, structured framework to recognise the positive work you’re already doing, identify opportunities for further development, and demonstrate your commitment to creating mentally healthy environments where everyone can thrive.

While each award is tailored to its specific setting, they are all underpinned by the same core principles:

• Mental Health & Wellbeing: Recognising schools and organisations that actively promote and support positive mental health and wellbeing.

• Leadership: Celebrating strong leadership and a commitment to making mental health a genuine priority.

• Policies and Procedures: Encouraging effective policies and procedures that support a consistent and sustainable approach to mental health.

• Culture: Recognising schools and organisations that create positive, inclusive and supportive environments where people feel valued and able to talk openly about mental health.

• Engagement: Encouraging meaningful involvement from the people who are at the heart of each school or organisation, ensuring their experiences and views help shape mental health initiatives.

• Training and Awareness: Recognising the importance of mental health awareness, education and training in reducing stigma and increasing confidence in supporting mental health.

• Partnerships and External Support: Celebrating work with appropriate external professionals, charities, community organisations and specialist services to strengthen the support available.

• Continuous Improvement: Recognising schools or organisations that regularly review their approach, respond to feedback and have clear plans for the future.

Our Awards:

Each of our awards has been developed to reflect the unique needs and challenges of its particular setting, while supporting a 'whole-school', 'whole-organisation' approach to mental health and wellbeing, embedded across every aspect of school life.

Through our assessment process, you will be are given the opportunity to showcase the positive work you are already undertaking, while also identifying opportunities to develop and strengthen your approach.

With our innovative e-portfolio assessment tool and support from our qualified assessors, schools and organisations can work through the assessment process in a clear and structured way.

Our awards provide more than recognition. They offer the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to mental health and wellbeing, celebrate your achievements and continue building environments where people can feel supported, respected and able to thrive.

Explore our individual awards below to find the one that best suits your school or organisation.

QUALITY ASSURED FRAMEWORK - THERE ARE 8 UNITS THAT ORGANISATIONS WORK TOWARDS USING OUR INNOVATIVE E-PORTFOLIO:

what will your organisation receive?

• Full support and guidance from your personal qualified, expert & quality assured assessor throughout the award.  Also, a range of downloadable resources and templates for you to use.
• A bespoke Mental Health Award Plaque OR Trophy (optional for both).
• A framed certificate for your organisation to proudly display.
  
• A bespoke e-logo/kitemark to show your accreditation.
  
• Optional bespoke banner to show off your achievements. This can be displayed both indoors and outdoors.
• 25% off all of Healthy Mind UK’s training (can be used from the start of the award).

A COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

Investing in workplace mental health doesn’t have to break the budget. The Workplace Mental Health Award is a cost-effective solution designed to meet the needs of organisations of all sizes.  The Workplace Mental Health Award is available at £199 for Small Workplaces (up to 10 employees), £299 for Medium Workplaces (11–100 employees), and £399 for Large Workplaces (100+ employees).

By taking part, you are not only demonstrating your commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of your employees, but also investing in a healthier, more supportive and productive workplace. Our flexible approach enables organisations to make meaningful improvements while ensuring their resources are used effectively.

Invest in your people. Strengthen your workplace. Build a mentally healthy organisation.

THE MENTAL HEALTH AWARD FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

QUALITY ASSURED FRAMEWORK - THERE ARE 8 UNITS THAT PRIMARY SCHOOLS WORK TOWARDS USING OUR INNOVATIVE E-PORTFOLIO:

what will your primary school receive?

• Full support and guidance from your personal qualified, expert & quality assured assessor throughout the award.  Also, over 50 downloadable tools and templates for you to use.
• A bespoke Mental Health Award PVC banner for your school to show off your achievements. This can be displayed both indoors and outdoors.
• A framed certificate for your school to proudly display.
• A personalised trophy of achievement for your school to show visitors.
• A bespoke e-logo to show your accreditation / quality mark.
  
• 25% off all of Healthy Mind UK’s projects (can be used from the start of the award).

A COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

Investing in your Primary School's mental health doesn't have to break the budget. Our trailblazing Mental Health Award for Primary Schools, priced at £299, is a cost-effective solution designed to meet the specific needs of Primary Schools. By choosing us, you're not only prioritising mental health and well-being, but also ensuring that your resources are wisely allocated to benefit your primary school community.  Join us in nurturing young minds for a brighter future without the financial strain!

THE MENTAL HEALTH AWARD FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

QUALITY ASSURED FRAMEWORK - THERE ARE 8 UNITS THAT SECONDARY SCHOOLS WORK TOWARDS USING OUR INNOVATIVE E-PORTFOLIO:

what will your secondary school receive?

• Full support and guidance from your personal qualified, expert & quality assured assessor throughout the award, as well as  downloadable tools and templates for you to use.
• A bespoke Mental Health Award PVC banner for your school to show off your achievements. This can be displayed both indoors and outdoors.
• A framed certificate for your school to proudly display.
• A personalised trophy of achievement for your school to show visitors.
• An bespoke e-logo to show your accreditation / quality mark.
  
• 25% off all of Healthy Mind UK’s projects (can be used from the start of the award).

A COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

Investing in your Secondary School's mental health doesn't have to break the budget. Our trailblazing Mental Health Award for Secondary Schools, priced at £399, is a cost-effective solution designed to meet the specific needs of Secondary Schools. By choosing us, you're not only prioritising mental health and well-being, but also ensuring that your resources are wisely allocated to benefit your 'whole school' community.  Join us in nurturing young minds for a brighter future without the financial strain!

developmental awards for primary schools

After completing our main MH awardS - OUR SHORTER DEVELOPMENTAL AWARDS CAN THEN BE UNDERTAKEN TO FURTHER DEVELOP YOUR SCHOOL.  THERE ARE 10 AWARDS TO CHOOSE FROM:

don't just take our word for it:

"The portfolio has highlighted areas that we were not meeting, in terms of mental health and wellbeing. It has provided lots of ideas as to how we can improve MHWB across all areas of the school. It has also highlighted how much we do actually do as a school without realising. In terms of whole school approach, we always talk about feelings and wellbeing in classrooms and assemblies without labelling it as “mental health and wellbeing”.  The e-portfolio has highlighted that the whole school approach is so much more than just pupils and staff, and it includes governors, parents and the wider community too. Now that we are post COVID, it is great that we are building back our links with the community.  Overall, the e-portfolio has really opened my eyes to just how much we are doing as a school in terms of Mental Health and Wellbeing and how the children really are at the centre of everything we do."

Mrs Cashmore - Mental Health Lead (Preston Church of England Primary School, Somerset)

Revolutionising Recognition with Innovative

E-Portfolios

At Healthy Mind UK, we are committed to staying at the forefront of excellence in recognising and celebrating mental health initiatives in schools. That's why all of our awards are underpinned by an innovative e-portfolio solution powered by 'Quals Direct.'

e-portfolio benefits:

• Efficiency and Transparency: We utilise a cutting-edge e-portfolio system that simplifies the process of submitting evidence and tracking progress. It ensures transparency and allows schools to easily showcase their achievements in promoting mental well-being.
• Real-time Updates: With Quals Direct, schools have access to real-time updates, making it easier to manage and monitor their mental health programs. This dynamic platform enables educators to adapt and evolve their initiatives.
• Interactive Learning: Our e-portfolio promotes an interactive learning experience. It encourages schools to reflect, assess, and continually improve their mental health strategies, fostering a culture of ongoing improvement.
• Secure Data Management: The security of sensitive data is of utmost importance. With Quals Direct, schools can rest assured that their information is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and data protection.

find out more about our mental health awards

In a world where mental health and well-being are of paramount importance, Healthy Mind UK takes pride in offering a pioneering approach to recognising schools that go the extra mile. Our awards, supported by the innovative e-portfolio system powered by 'Quals Direct,' ensure that your efforts to promote mental well-being are acknowledged and celebrated in a way that's efficient, transparent, and secure.  By undertaking our awards, you are able to showcase your efforts to Ofsted and additional stakeholders in a practical manner.

Join us in this transformative journey to create a brighter future for our children. Together, we can make a profound impact on nurturing young minds and fostering a culture of well-being.

For award brochures and more information, click below: