Make Me Smile

What is Make Me Smile?

A peer-to-peer, preventative mental-health session for Year 6 pupils.

Make Me Smile is a safe space where children are encouraged to explore wellbeing, learn strategies for worries, and reduce stigma about mental health through storytelling, discussion and creative activities.

“I learned how to calm down, what makes me happy and how mental health can change.”

“Now I know who to talk to, and that I don’t have to keep it to myself.”

After the core session, Year 6 pupils lead follow-up sessions with Year 3 pupils.In addition, some pupils become Mental Health Awareness Ambassadors, sustaining a culture of openness and embedding their learning across the school community.

Our Mental Health Team

Lots of people have been using the worry box and we like checking this during break times. It helps people to feel more comfortable talking about their feelings and making it more normal.

Mental Health Ambassadors

Our Other Projects

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Kick Start

A short, targeted early-intervention group programme that supports pupils to build emotional regulation, self-esteem and positive peer relationships at key points in the school day, helping them stay connected to learning.

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Transitional Summer Project

A focused summer programme supporting pupils as they move from primary to secondary school, building confidence, easing anxiety, and strengthening routines through personalised 1:1 support and shared experiences.

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Schools Partnership Programme

A focused summer programme that bridges the move from primary to secondary. Pupils receive four personalised 1:1 sessions (in primary, at the new secondary, and in the community) plus two educational/social trips.