A whole-school approach is about developing a positive school ethos and culture that holds health and wellbeing of the entire school community at its heart. It acknowledges that the physical, social and emotional environment that staff and students spend a huge proportion of their lives in, has been shown to affect their physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing. Attitudes, beliefs, values and behaviours learnt during these early years show a strong tendency to continue into adulthood, so establishing health habits, supporting resilience and helping students to become mentally healthy during these years is a key priority.