ABOUT US

we believe happy children
learn better.

Covid-19 has made the children’s mental health crisis in the UK even worse.

Schools understand the need to make happiness and wellbeing a priority.
The challenge, however, is putting it into practice with teachers who are already overwhelmed.

This is why we exist.

To make the mental health of children as important as their academic achievement.
And to support those making it happen.

We started in 2013 with 1 Magical Day Out for 10 children. In 2020 we pivoted to meet an unprecedented need for online resources for children being home-schooled.

We now help 1000s of children with our activities and programme.

WHAT WE DO

We make it EASY for BUSY teacherS to improvE children’s wellbeing.

OUR 3 PATHWAYS

1

ACTIVITY LIBRARY

We have curated over 200 activities to save you time and give children a toolkit of practical life skills.

DIP IN

“A whole wellbeing day for the children all contained in one place! No planning or prep … What a fabulous day it was.”

2

WELLBEING PROGRAMME

We have designed half-termly sets with assemblies and lessons so you can cover statutory requirements without stress.

DIVE IN

“We now have a bespoke PSHE scheme of work linked to the 5 Keys to Happiness embedded across the school.”

3

WHOLE-SCHOOL CULTURE

The INSIDE OUT Award recognises schools that build a 'whole-school culture' of wellbeing into everyday school life.

ALL IN

“We have 400 children who have gone through trauma. INSIDE OUT is helping us hugely to support the children and deal with all the emotions they are feeling.”

EVIDENCE-BASED

Our pathways are built on our 5 Keys to Happiness framework.

Look Inside

Move Outside

Share More

Be Curious

Be Kind

Inspired by the New Economic Foundation’s 5 Ways to Wellbeing,
scientifically proven to improve children’s wellbeing.

learn more

OUR VALUES

the roots that ground us and connect everything we do.

Have fun

Keep it simple

Experiment

Be mindful

Be kind

“The best predictor of whether a child will become a satisfied adult is not their academic achievement but their emotional health in childhood.”

— Lord Layard

OUR TEAM

REMOTE FIRST,
CONNECTED THROUGH PURPOSE.

**Stephanie Weissman**

**FOUNDER & CEO**

Stephanie worked in the arts and fundraising in London and New York. She likes to make things happen for things that really matter.
**Read more >>**
Her 5 Keys to Happiness are …
**LOOK INSIDE** | *Happiness stone*
**MOVE OUTSIDE** | *Nature walks*
**SHARE MORE** | *Laughs with mom*
**BE CURIOUS** | *Magical places*
**BE KIND** | *Volunteering*

**Annette Crewe**

**PROGRAMME DIRECTOR**

Annette is a former Headteacher with over 20 years of educational and leadership experience. She lives with her family in Bristol.
Her 5 Keys to Happiness are …
**LOOK INSIDE** | *Mindful music*
**MOVE OUTSIDE** | *Dog walks* **SHARE MORE** | *Time with family*
**BE CURIOUS** | *Crochet*
**BE KIND** | *Recycling*

**Jade Cormack**

**PROGRAMME ENGAGEMENT MANAGER**
Jade is an expert researcher and English teacher with a Master’s in Education. She works from her mum’s café in the Lake District.
Her 5 Keys to Happiness are …
**LOOK INSIDE** | *Gratitude journal*
**MOVE OUTSIDE** | *Hiking*
**SHARE MORE** | *Coffee dates*
**BE CURIOUS** | *Solo travel*
**BE KIND** | *Baking for the café*

**Beverly MANN**

**FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT**
Beverly is a strategic thinker with a global marketing background. She elevates our business planning and growth.
Her 5 Keys to Happiness are …
**LOOK INSIDE** | *Spiritual reflection*
**MOVE OUTSIDE** | *Nature walks*
**SHARE MORE** | *Helping friends*
**BE CURIOUS** | *Exploring cultures*
**BE KIND** | *Cooking for others*

**Ruth Carney**

**ADVISOR**
Ruth was President at Teach First and Co-Founder of Jamie’s Farm. She shares her deep understanding of children’s issues.

Her 5 Keys to Happiness are …
**LOOK INSIDE** | Yoga
**MOVE OUTSIDE** | *Cycling*
**SHARE MORE** | *Listening*
**BE CURIOUS** | *Learning Sanskrit*
**BE KIND** | Vegetable allotment

**Michael Townsend Williams**

**ADVISOR**
Michael is the author of Do Breathe / Calm your mind, Find focus, Get stuff done. He guides us in innovative directions.
His 5 Keys to Happiness are …
**LOOK INSIDE** | *Breathe*
**MOVE OUTSIDE** | *Seaside walks*
**SHARE MORE** | *Create art*
**BE CURIOUS** | *Learning French*
**BE KIND** | *Serving others*

OUR TRUSTEES

Dr. Mark Ellis

Executive Director, International Bar Association

Emma Mamo

Head of Workplace Wellbeing, MIND

Eilish McGuinness

Chief Executive, Heritage Lottery Fund

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

LET’S prioritise children’s mental health and wellbeing, TOGETHER.

Our work is both an early intervention for targeted primary school children who show signs of emotional or mental distress, especially those in receipt of ‘Pupil Premium’ funding with ‘Special Educational Needs’, ‘Social Emotional and Mental Health’ needs, and a prevention of future mental health issues for all children.

“Even before Covid-19, children’s happiness was at its lowest since 2009.”

— Children’s Society

We work with a number of schools who believe:

‘happiness fuels success’

We’d love you to join us.

EMAIL US

we believe happy children
learn better.

Covid-19 has made the children’s mental health crisis in the UK even worse.