Intervention Outcomes for the MHC Award
The following is a list of Outcomes that schools can select when recording Interventions for the Mental Health Champions Award.
School/College Ethos
Staff (NB Staff Interventions can only be used for the GHLL Mental Health Champions awards NOT the Heathy Schools award)
Increase in the number of staff who feel more confident to deal with Mental Health issues
Increase in the number of staff showing an improved awareness of Mental Health
Increase in the number of staff who have a positive work life balance
Increase in the number of staff feeling positive and supported in their work environment
Increase in the number of staff showing an awareness of how to support children’s mental health
Behaviour
Increase in the number of children/young people who report enjoying break time
Increase in the number of children/young people who are not involved in negative behaviour incidents
Increase in the number of children/young people who are not needing to receive sanctions
Increase in the number of children/young people receiving rewards for positive behaviour
Pupil voice
Increase in the number of children/young people who report their ideas and opinions are listened to
Increase in the number of children/young people who report that pupil voice has an impact on school life
Increase in the number of children/young people who report that they think programmes such as peer mentoring, peer mediation or peer massage are relevant and useful to their needs
Transition/Change/Future
Increase in the number of children/young people who are looking forward to going to secondary school
Increase in the number of children/young people who report they are more confident to cope with change
Increase in the number of children/young people who have high aspirations for the future
Healthy Eating
Heathy Eating: Knowledge, skills & attitudes
Increase in the number of children/young people who report they enjoy their school dinner
Physical Health
Physical Activity: Habits
Increase in the number of children/young people who participate in the Daily Mile/ Gloucestershire Trot/ Go Noodle
Increase in the number of children/young people who show strong core stability
Increase in the number of pupils participating in yoga
'Increase in the number of staff who access physical activities in school to improve their emotional well-being'
Physical wellbeing
Increase in the number of children/young people who understand what contributes to maintaining balance in the body and how this affects both our state of health and illness
Increase in the number of children/young people who are overweight/obese accessing appropriate care pathways
Increase in the number of children/young people who display healthy behaviours as a result of the Facts4Life Challenge
Increase in the number of children/young people who understand how to reduce the risk of contracting or spreading a virus
Increase in the number of children/young people who report positve sleep patterns
Increase in the number of children/young people who report an increased knowledge of the recommended amount of sleep relative to their age and achieve this
Increase in children/young people who have been referred to Active Glos and as a result have increased their physical activity
Increase in children/young people who have been referred to Active Glos and as a result have increased their physical activity
Tobacco, alcohol and drugs
Increase in the number of children/young people who can identify a person to talk to about drugs issues
Sexual health
Increase in the number of children/young people who report that they are confident to talk about sexual health matters
Increase in the number of children/young people who report they would know who to approach if they had a concern about sexual health
Increase in the number of children/young people who report that their Relationships and Sex education (RSE) is relevant and useful to their needs
Emotional Health
Accessing support
Increase in the number of children/young people who access support schemes run by peers
Increase in the number of children/young people who know where to access support for relationship issues
Increase in the number of children/young people who seek appropriate support if they are worried
Increase in the number of children/young people who are accessing the correct care and support if they are obese
Increase in the number of children/young people who are aware of where to get support if at risk of being made homeless
Increase in the number of children/young people who report that they feel confident to support their peers
Increase in the number of children/young people who use school-based counselling services
Increase in children/young people who use physical activity to improve their emotional wellbeing
Family
Increase in the number of children/young people who are having structured learning conversations at home
Increase in the number of children/young people who report an improvement in health and well-being via engagement of parents/carers
Emotional wellbeing
Increase in the number of children/young people who show an improved awareness of mental health
Increase in the number of children/young people who have increased knowledge, skills and attitude in SEAL
Increase in the number of children/young people who have an understanding of dementia and have improved confidence in relating to people living with the condition, accepting and helping people to live well
Increase in the number of children/young people who understand the role of the media in issues to do with body image, who can accept that we are all physically unique and celebrate physical differences
Increase in the number of children/young people who are aware of what stigma means around mental health issues
Increase in the number of children/young people who report an increased self-worth/self-confidence
Increase in the number of children/young people who understand and actively communicate the five ways to well-being
Increase in the number of children/young people who feel happy in life
Increase in the number of children/young people who understand the negative consequences of stigmatising particular social groups e.g. stereotyping by disability, age, gender, sexuality, etc.
Increase in the number of children/young people who access social prescribing in order to improve emotional well-being
Increase in the number of children/young people who report they are happy in school
Increase in the number of children/young people with a decrease in measured/reported levels of stress/anxiety
Increase in the number of children/young people who do not present identifiable emotional, social and behavioural difficulties
Increase in the number of children/young people who do not self harm or use other negative/destructive ways to deal with stress and anxiety
Increase in the number of children/young people who show an improvement in mental health
Increase in the number of children/young people who understand what positive mental health is and strategies they can use to promote it
Increase in the number of children/young people who show a positive attitude towards people with mental health problems
Increase in the number of children/young people who are involved in positive activities in or outside of school
Increase in the number of children/young people who demonstrate resilience
Increase in the number of children/young people who report using different methods of managing stress and achieving calm
Increase in the number of children/young people who successfully complete a work placement
Increase in the number of children/young people with positive social skills
Increase in the number of children/young people who feel more confident in making safer choices
Increase in the number of children/young people who are taking positive steps to reduce stigma around emotional health and well-being
Increase in the number of children/young people in school who are able to use mindfulness as a way of achieving calm and focus
Increase in the number of children/young people who use places around the school for quiet and relaxation
Increase in the number of children/young people who know how to stay safe online
Increase in the number of children/young people who can safely resolve conflict issues
Increase in the number of children/young people experiencing wellbeing activities related to the 'Five Ways to Wellbeing'
Increase in the number of children/young people who can identify emotions they have experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and who have an understanding and can employ a range of strategies to deal with difficult emotions
Increase in the number of children/young people who feel calm and ready to learn
Increase in the number of children/young people who report that they have the skills to resist peer pressure
Increase in the number of children/young people who feel confident they know who to approach if they have a concern
Increase in the number of children/young people who report feeling safe in all areas of the school
Increase in the number of children/young people who do not self harm or use other negative/destructive ways to deal with stress and anxiety
Increase in the number of children/young people who show an understanding of what is meant by toxic masculinity and are able to challenge their own and others' perceptions
Increase in the number of children/young people who show an understanding of what is meant by gender stereotypes and are able to challenge their own and others' perceptions
Increase in the number of C/YP who are young carers who report feeling supported in their role.
Increase in C/YP who understand the challenges faced by young carers, and how they can support them in this role.
Increase in the number of children and young people who feel energised and ready to learn.
Increase in children/young people who use physical activity to improve their emotional wellbeing
'Increase in the number of CYP reporting reduced anxiety/increased confidence as a result of participating in creative activities'.
Increase in the number of children/young people who can identify emotions and employ a range of strategies to deal with difficult emotions
Increase in the number of children /young people who report greater self-esteem and/or resilience as a result of the myHappymind programme
Increase in the number of children /young people who use myHappymind strategies (e.g. happy breathing) to self-regulate
Anti-bullying
Increase in the number of children/young people who report they are not bullied
Increase in the number of children/young people who seek help if they are bullied
Increase in the number of children/young people who report that their school deals well with all types of bullying
Increase in the number of children/young people who understand what bullying is and when reporting is necessary
Relationships
Increase in the number of children/young people who report that they are able to effectively manage their feelings
Increase in the number of children/young people who are accessing the correct care and support when facing challenging circumstances
Increase in the number of children/young people accessing support to promote their health and wellbeing
Increase in the number of children/young people who report positive peer relationships
Increase in the number of children/young people who understand that sucessful friendships and relationships are founded on mutual respect, care and love
Increase in the number of children/young people who report feeling confident in their abilities to be resilient and make successful relationships
Increase in the number of children/young people who understand appropriate touch rules