KATE CLARK FCCT, DEPUTY HEAD: PASTORAL, FOREST PREPARATORY SCHOOL, UK
Over the past decade, concerns from both teachers and parents about the mental health of young people have grown significantly. Recent data from NHS England (2023) suggests that around one in five children and young people in England now experience a probable mental health disorder, a noticeable rise since 2017. In schools, this reality is visible in daily interactions with pupils who feel overwhelmed by pressure, uncertain about how to express their feelings or reluctant to take risks in their learning. In this context, educators are increasingly exploring ways in which to support both learning and wellbeing simultaneously. One approach is through the development of a joyful curriculum. By this, I do not mean a curriculum centred purely on entertainment or excitement. Rather, a joyful curriculum is one that enables pupils to experience meaningful engagement, creativity and a sense of belonging in their learning
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