How is WELL possible?
As part of their ‘Social Impact Multiplied (SiX) programme’, Sellafield Ltd has committed more than £9.5m investment in the WELL Project, since it began in 2019.
Euan Hutton, Sellafield Ltd’s Chief Executive Officer:
“The WELL project has shown real agility to respond to the resulting needs, taking an evidence-informed approach and understanding the importance of building internal school capacity to support pupil wellbeing and learning readiness alongside targeted academic interventions.
Its ability to bring high-quality experts in evidence-based education to the region and flex to emerging local needs underlines the value of the project.”
A Commitment to Research & Evidence Informed Practice
WELL works closely with Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and their Research School Network.
Kate Horton, Regional Delivery Lead at the EEF:
“It’s great to see a commitment from local partners to support Cumbrian schools to use evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning. We are delighted to support WELL and the Education Research Alliance’s focus on improving outcomes particularly for disadvantaged pupils. This is especially important at this time. We’re looking forward to this next phase in our longstanding relationship with WELL.”
Strategic partners
The WELL Board consists of our key strategic partners including, our Schools, Enterprising Cumbria, Sellafield Ltd, NDA, Education Research Alliance (ERA), Public Health, Cumberland Learning Improvement Service and The Department for Education:
Councillor Elaine Lynch – Cumberland Council:
“WELL Project has made a big difference to the schools in West Cumberland over the last three years and helped to improve the outcomes for our children and young people which is of great importance to me as the Executive member for Education and SEND. We are committed to supporting WELL to build on the success to date.
One of the key aspects for me is the fact that educational research and the professional development of our educators play such an important role in the project. It is so important that schools look at and share good practice, not only in our own area but from across the country too and this is happening through WELL. It plays a key role in bringing together national and local expertise to work together for the benefit of children and young people in our region.
I am also impressed with the focus on pastoral support. The ELSA and Youth Mental Health First Aid training for school-based staff that the project has delivered which has enabled schools to support pupil well-being. This supports one of our key Cumberland Council values, putting health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.”
