AcSEED

AcSEED accreditation is awarded to UK schools and colleges that demonstrate excellent Mental Health and Wellbeing support aligned with the AcSEED wellbeing framework. AcSEED accreditation is valid for a period of 3 years after which schools and colleges can apply to renew their accreditation.

Many congratulations to the following organisations that have recently renewed their AcSEED accreditation by demonstrating their continued commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing support and actively driving a programme of continuous improvement to their wellbeing processes and provisions.

> Crosby High School in Crosby, Merseyside

> Scholar Green Primary School in Scholar Green, Cheshire

> Ironville Codnor Park Primary School in Ironville, Derbyshire

> Arlies Primary School in Stalybridge, Cheshire

AcSEED Newsletter for September 2025:

The AcSEED Initiative The AcSEED Initiative recognises schools that adopt best practices to support the emotional wellbeing of their students

We are pleased to announce that Acquisition International has presented the following award to The AcSEED Initiative as part of their Non-Profit Organisation Awards 2025:

Recognised Leader in Youth Mental Health Awareness 2025 - Hampshire

This is a fantastic recognition for the dedicated work of our AcSEED Volunteers, and affirms the value of the Mental Health and Wellbeing support being provided by AcSEED accredited schools and colleges.

Congratulations to Sherborne House School in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire who have been accredited with The AcSEED Award.

“The AcSEED assessment team were particularly impressed by the strong wellbeing ethos at Sherborne House School, by their comprehensive range of mental health and wellbeing provisions supporting both pupils and staff, and by their close collaboration with external wellbeing organisations and with parents” said Charlotte Gatherer, founder of The AcSEED Initiative. We are therefore delighted to announce that Sherborne House School has been accredited with The AcSEED Award”.

Pictured are Cordelia Crips (Headteacher), Nick Gatherer (Chief Executive, The AcSEED Initiative), Pam Holmes (Head of PSHE), and Jacqui Carter (Assistant Head Pastoral Lead and SENCO).

Today Nick Gatherer presented at the Welsh Mental Health and Wellbeing show.

AcSEED stall ready for Mental Health and Wellbeing conference tomorrow

MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPION TRAINING FOR PUPILS IN SCHOOL

Place2Be's Senior Mental Health Leads training - DfE Assured We provide a comprehensive programme for Senior Mental Health Leads to support developing a whole school approach to wellbeing and mental health.

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