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Wellbeing platform for Headteachers & Pastoral Care

The problem

1 in 6 children likely to have a mental health problem

Research from the British Journal of Psychiatry suggest that one in 14 (7%) of children have tried to end their life by the age of 17.

According to NHS Digital, one in six children aged between six and 16 in England are likely to have a mental health problem.

Whether it’s brought on by studies, peer pressure, problems at home or something else entirely, Head Teachers are ideally placed to spot early warning signs of vulnerabilities and poor mental health – it’s critical they’re given the tools to address wellbeing needs. 

The Solution

How to support wellbeing in education

With the right resources, Schools, Colleges and Universities can do more to champion mental health in young people and identify those who are struggling and who might benefit from personalised support. 

Govox helps Pastoral leaders & teachers, put a discreet lens on students’ mental health and extract information from them in a non-intrusive way, we often see over 80% engagement rates. In a class of 30, five young people are likely to be living with poor mental health – we help Schools, Colleges and Universities spot who. 

How it works

1. Wellbeing Survey Invitation

Individuals are invited to complete a wellbeing survey via our user-friendly web platform. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete. Our question set typically focuses on five key areas: Mind, Body, Emotion, Fulfilment, and Financial Wellbeing. Your organisation has complete control over the question set, the frequency of survey invitations.

2. Signposting & Support

Based on the survey responses, we provide tailored signposting and support. This step ensures that individuals receive the necessary resources and empower them to proactively manage their wellbeing.

3. Organisational Insights

We offer comprehensive organisational insights and clear visibility into those who might be struggling and need further support. Our benchmarking tools allow you to measure happiness and wellbeing across your entire organisation, helping you make informed decisions to foster a positive and supportive environment.

FEATURES

How Govox helps the education sector

The Govox wellbeing platform provides students & staff members, with actionable insights and resources, while teaching staff are given the knowledge and tools to better connect and offer the right wellbeing support.   As a Head Teacher and DSL in your school or College, you’ll benefit from: 

Increased engagement

The results of our student and teacher wellbeing survey can be made anonymous or visible, and the whole thing takes less than two minutes to complete, meaning users are more likely to engage.

Tailored support

Data is useful but clear insights enable you to make a real difference. With personalised results, you’ll be able to identify trends or patterns in an individual and spot key areas of concern.

Meaningful connections

We exist to facilitate a bond of trust between you and your students – you’ll know when to step in and, importantly, how to offer the support that makes the difference.

Reduced absenteeism

Give students and teachers the tools to manage mental health and people are less likely to take sick days or prolonged time off.

Improved productivity and performance

The platform enables you to foster a people-centric ethos that shows students and parents alike that wellness is important and their contribution is highly valued.

Reduced teacher turnover

Proactively look after teachers’ wellbeing and drive their loyalty and sense of belonging. This results in increased staff retention and, consequently, lower recruitment costs.

Pricing Plans

We offer flexible pricing plans designed to meet the unique needs of your organisation. Our goal is to provide comprehensive wellbeing solutions that are accessible and effective, ensuring you get the best value for your investment.

For detailed pricing information and to discuss the best plan for your organisation, please reach out to our team.

Speak to us today

Whilst in school, our pupils complete a monthly wellbeing survey supplied by Govox. The pupils are very familiar with the concept and the results this has given us so far to detect issues early have been invaluable. We encourage all our pupils to take their time with this and complete it thoughtfull and sensibly - a chance for them to pause and reflect on their emotions.

Lotte Tulloch

Sedburgh School

“The Govox app has become a valuable tool for identifying and supporting students who may not seek support for themselves. It provides our well-being support staff with an array of valuable information that students find easy to generate and staff find straight forward to access. Trends in student well-being throughout the year can also be recognised enabling us to plan in preventative measures for times associated with high need. I highly recommend Govox to any institution serious about the well-being of their staff or students.”

Garth Jones

Dean, Shirley Boys High School

The Govox team has worked closely with our Pastoral team to create a series of questions, asked at regular intervals throughout the term, that allow us to capitalise on our pupils’ use of technology. The red flag system then allows us to triage any issues at an early stage and be proactive rather than reactive to mental health issues.