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Wellbeing

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Still too much testing in schools?

It’s a common complaint from students, teachers, the press, and even the odd politician: there’s just too much testing in schools. Following the...

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Cambridge Wellbeing Check wins Teach Secondary award

The Cambridge Wellbeing Check, Cambridge Insight’s assessment that provides unprecedented insight into how students feel and where they need support,...

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We’ve been shortlisted for a Teach Secondary award!

We’re delighted to share that we’ve been shortlisted for the Teach Secondary Awards 2023 for our new Cambridge Wellbeing Check. We’re thrilled to...

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How schools can support post-16 students’ mental wellbeing

Our new post-16 lesson plan for the Cambridge Wellbeing Check provides teachers with hands-on guidance for understanding and improving students’...

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We’ve been shortlisted for a Bett award!

We’re delighted to share that we’ve been named as finalists at the 2023 Bett Awards for our new Cambridge Wellbeing Check. We’re thrilled to receive...

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Getting a clear picture of student wellbeing

More than ever, schools are looking at ways to discuss, promote and improve student wellbeing. But what is wellbeing in an educational setting? Which...

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The right tools to evaluate, explore, teach & promote student wellbeing

The links between wellbeing and student achievement, relationships, behaviour and satisfaction are becoming increasingly clear in schools. Here,...

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Happy School Student

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Supporting wellbeing in school: enabling young people to fulfil their potential

By Dr Ros McLellan, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge Here at Cambridge Insight, we’re proud to be collaborating...

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What affects students’ wellbeing in school? From parents to personality to progress

By Dr Irenka Suto, Assistant Director of Assessment The pandemic has increased global awareness of wellbeing, and of the need for both teachers and...

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Wellbeing in schools - Creating a culture of care

By Dr Irenka Suto, Assistant Director of Assessment Understanding wellbeing within a ‘whole child’ approach Understanding, predicting and...

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