Wellbeing lessons available
BrainWaves is delighted to present a free wellbeing curriculum for use across secondary schools and sixth forms.The lessons are based on the latest research and evidence around teenage mental health and have been approved by educational and psychiatric experts at the University of Oxford.
Building on the concept of positive psychology, these lessons are designed to give young people increased agency in managing their mental health, as well as a sense of optimism for change based on the practical application of wellbeing strategies.
You can see how the lessons fit together and which lessons are currently available by downloading this handy guide below, which breaks down the curriculum by age range.
Featured lessons
Take a look inside our wellbeing lessons. They are designed to be:
- Empowering: helping students develop critical thinking and information evaluation skills, choosing strategies that are right for them.
- Active: learning aims to be active and student-centred, with lots of scenarios, reflective thinking and group discussions.
- Practical: providing at least one practical, evidence-based strategy per lesson for students to help support their wellbeing.
You can read more about the rationale for the curriculum and how it was developed here.
BrainWaves 11-14 wellbeing curriculum
There are currently 16 lessons available for students aged 11-14 years (Key Stage 3).
Subject to funding, more will be available from 2027 onwards.
BrainWaves 14-16 wellbeing curriculum
There are currently 9 lessons available for students aged 14-16 years (Key Stage 4).
Subject to funding, more will be available from 2027 onwards.
BrainWaves 16-18 wellbeing curriculum (LEAVING SOON)
We are always looking at updating and refreshing our lessons and subject to funding, we will be releasing new Key Stage 5 lessons in early 2027. Following this release, we will look to retire the lessons listed below.
BrainWaves 16-18 wellbeing curriculum (COMING SOON)
Using feedback from the current lessons, we plan to update our Key Stage 5 provision and new lessons will be available soon.
