{"id":18107,"date":"2026-03-27T16:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/?p=18107"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:07:07","slug":"howden-win-up-to-10000-to-support-your-pupils-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/howden-win-up-to-10000-to-support-your-pupils-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Howden: Win up to \u00a310,000 to support your pupils\u2019 wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18108 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pupils-Wellbeing-Prize-1.png\" alt=\"Howden: Win up to \u00a310,000 to support your pupils\u2019 wellbeing\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pupils-Wellbeing-Prize-1.png 970w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pupils-Wellbeing-Prize-1-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pupils-Wellbeing-Prize-1-150x39.png 150w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pupils-Wellbeing-Prize-1-768x198.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>Howden education division\u2019s <strong>Pupils Wellbeing Prize is now open for 2026!<\/strong> \u00a0For the second year running, the competition gives schools the opportunity to win up to <strong>\u00a310,000<\/strong> to provide funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of their pupils.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howdengroup.com\/uk-en\/pupils-wellbeing-prize?utm_source=Education+Today&amp;utm_medium=news+article&amp;utm_campaign=Pupils+wellbeing+prize&amp;utm_id=Education+Today+advertorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enter the Pupils Wellbeing Prize here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How can the prize money be used?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s up to you to choose how your school wishes to spend the prize money, but here are a few examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mindfulness and relaxation spaces: create quiet areas for reflection, sensory rooms, or nature-inspired zones.<\/li>\n<li>Peer support networks: train mental health ambassadors to support fellow pupils.<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor activity programmes: develop activities or challenges that promote physical activity, team-building, and connection with nature.<\/li>\n<li>Sports and fitness: purchase equipment or sports kits, provide training, or mental health support.<\/li>\n<li>Art\/music and wellbeing: fund installations, drama performances or music sessions\/instruments to boost self-esteem and reduce stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9xRqMrlw0MU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hear from one of our 2025 winners<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to enter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-18109\" src=\"https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/10k-Comp_Landing-Image_1240x696_7-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Howden: Win up to \u00a310,000 to support your pupils\u2019 wellbeing\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/10k-Comp_Landing-Image_1240x696_7-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/10k-Comp_Landing-Image_1240x696_7-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/10k-Comp_Landing-Image_1240x696_7-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/10k-Comp_Landing-Image_1240x696_7-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/10k-Comp_Landing-Image_1240x696_7.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Simply complete the application form and explain in a few words the challenges your school is facing and how the prize money would be used to ease those challenges and support the mental health and wellbeing of your pupils. You have until 18 July to enter your school<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howdengroup.com\/uk-en\/pupils-wellbeing-prize?utm_source=Education+Today&amp;utm_medium=news+article&amp;utm_campaign=Pupils+wellbeing+prize&amp;utm_id=Education+Today+advertorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enter here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>More about Howden<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Howden is the 5th largest employee-owned business in the UK, and one of the largest insurance groups in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The specialist education division provides tailored insurance, risk management, and wellbeing solutions to the education community. We currently support over one million young people with their mental health and wellbeing through their school, college, university, or student accommodation provider.<\/p>\n<p>You can find more information on our wellbeing services for schools <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howdengroup.com\/uk-en\/sector\/education\/student-and-pupil-wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> or, to get in touch with the team, email <a href=\"mailto:pupilwellbeing@howdeninsurance.co.uk\">pupilwellbeing@howdeninsurance.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18110 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Howden_Corporate_Logo_CobaltBlue_RGB-300x104.png\" alt=\"Howden: Win up to \u00a310,000 to support your pupils\u2019 wellbeing\" width=\"300\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Howden_Corporate_Logo_CobaltBlue_RGB-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Howden_Corporate_Logo_CobaltBlue_RGB-1024x356.png 1024w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Howden_Corporate_Logo_CobaltBlue_RGB-150x52.png 150w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Howden_Corporate_Logo_CobaltBlue_RGB-768x267.png 768w, https:\/\/education-today.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Howden_Corporate_Logo_CobaltBlue_RGB.png 1264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Howden education division\u2019s Pupils Wellbeing Prize is now open for 2026! \u00a0For the second year running, the competition gives schools the opportunity to win up to \u00a310,000 to provide funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of their pupils. Enter the Pupils Wellbeing Prize here How can the prize money be used? 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