ABOUT US

we believe happy children
learn better.

INSIDE OUT is a charity devoted to improving the wellbeing of primary school children.

OUR VISION.

Children will be equipped to deal with the ups and downs of life and flourish in an ever-changing world.

OUR mission.

To inspire children to develop a ‘toolkit’ of life skills and strategies to look after their mental wellbeing.

We aim to positively disrupt the education system by putting the mental wellbeing of children on equal footing with academic achievement.

OUR values.

Keep it simple. Have fun. Experiment. Be mindful. Be kind.

“The best predictor of an adult’s life satisfaction is their emotional health as a child.”

— Layard et al

CHILDREN ARE SUFFERING FROM LOW MENTAL HEALTH.

1 in 5 children have a probable mental health disorder.
50% of mental health problems are established by age 14 and 75% by age 24.
81% of young people said that they would like their school to teach them more about how to look after their mental health.
*NHS Digital, ONS, Young Minds

PROMOTION.
PREVENTION.
INTERVENTION.

Schools should be supported to adopt a comprehensive, ‘whole-school’ approach to promoting social and emotional wellbeing.
Preventing mental health problems from arising and intervening early can be significant, and may result in improved attainment, attendance, reductions in behavioural problems, as well as happier, more confident and resilient children.
*NICE, DfE

5 KEYS TO HAPPINESS FRAMEWORK.

A set of evidence-based actions - Look Inside, Move Outside, Share More, Be Curious, Be Kind - inspired by the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
Designed to improve mental wellbeing, develop essential life skills, and increase engagement.
Relevant and engaging for children to learn and stress-free for teachers to teach.
Solid and flexible enough for schools to develop and embed whole-school wellbeing approaches.

“Happiness fuels success, not the other way around. When we’re positive, our brains are more motivated, engaged, energetic, resilient, and productive. ”

— Psychological Bulletin

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WHAT WE DO

We make it EASY for BUSY teacherS to promote positive mental wellbeing.

Our 5 Keys to Happiness framework weaves through everything.

It is the foundation for our unique, interconnected pathways which provide both:

Universal support for all children to promote mental wellbeing and prevent mental health problems.

Targeted interventions exclusively for vulnerable and underperforming children with emerging or existing mental health issues who are at risk of not reaching their full potential to prevent these problems from escalating.

OUR 3 PATHWAYS.

How far you go is up to you.

You can choose to Dip In to our Activity Library, Dive In to our Wellbeing Programme or go All In and work towards our INSIDE OUT Award.

ACTIVITY LIBRARY

Over 200 curated activities to save you time and give children simple, fun, regular ways to boost their own mental wellbeing.

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wellbeing programme

2 years of half-termly sets with assemblies, lessons and more so you can cover statutory RSHE objectives without stress.

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Inside out award

A coveted award that helps you build a whole-school culture of exemplary wellbeing practice, provides access to our transformational Magical Day Out interventions and celebrates your achievements.

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“Since using the 5 Keys do you feel that the children in your class are more aware of what helps them look after their wellbeing?

100% of teachers said YES.”

OUR TEAM

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**

**EDUCATION CONSULTANT**

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*

**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

Our Evolution

An incredible ride thus far.

Making it magical for children to learn ways to feel good inside and flourish out in the world.

The initial spark for the charity came when Founder and CEO, Stephanie Weissman, became convinced, from personal experience, of a well-proven concept – happiness fuels success, not the other way around.

A framework based on 5 Keys to Happiness was developed and continues to weave through everything we do.