Wellbeing in the Classroom

European Practices Analysis Report
The European Practices Analysis Report compiles research on wellbeing and mental health in schools across several European countries, including Belgium, France, Greece, Ireland, and Lithuania. Grounded in the European LifeComp 2020 framework, it examines key competencies such as self-regulation, flexibility, wellbeing, empathy, communication, collaboration, growth mindset, critical thinking, managing learning, and health. Most importantly, the report provides recommendations for how these can be fostered in classrooms to support student wellbeing. The report is also a collection of national findings and best practices and a tool for comparing approaches, identifying common European needs, and shaping strategies that can be transferred across contexts. It can be utilised by educators, policymakers, and project partners as a theoretical and practical foundation for designing initiatives that address student wellbeing, ensuring that interventions are both evidence-based and adaptable to diverse educational environments.

Theory Meets Practice: Introducing Health and Wellbeing into the Classroom

This handbook explores how schools and the wider education sector can contribute to better mental health support for children and adolescents. With growing challenges among young people—linked to social, environmental, and digital changes—students increasingly need reliable support systems. Research shows that school-based wellbeing interventions can improve mental health, reduce behavioural difficulties, and strengthen key skills such as coping, emotional regulation, and resilience. Importantly, these approaches are not only useful for students already experiencing difficulties: they can also help every learner feel more supported and able to thrive.

The handbook is designed as a practical resource for education professionals. It brings together examples of wellbeing practices implemented in schools across Ireland, France, Greece, and Lithuania, offering inspiration and concrete ways to adapt them in different contexts. It also highlights the value of collaboration between schools, families, healthcare services, and other institutions, since multidisciplinary support can improve outcomes and make interventions more effective. Whether you want to test a few activities in one classroom or develop a structured whole-school approach, this handbook provides tools and guidance to help you take action.