Oasis Community Learning (OCL)
Oasis Community Learning is a thriving community of 52 academies in the UK focused on inclusion, equality, and healthy relationships, promoting continual improvement and support across all their communities.
The Challenge: Oasis Community Learning (OCL) wanted to improve the emotional wellbeing and personal development of their 32,000 students, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds or speak English as an additional language. They sought a solution that aligned with their "9 Habits" framework while also empowering students to take ownership of their mental health. The challenge was to provide students with a safe space to express themselves and equip staff with tools to proactively address wellbeing issues.
The Solution: In partnership with youHQ, OCL introduced the youHQ wellbeing platform across their schools, which has already seen strong engagement from students. The platform has empowered students to take control of their emotional wellbeing, creating a safe space for self-expression and support. Early data insights have allowed staff to respond more proactively to challenges, ensuring timely interventions.
The youHQ team provided consistent guidance, training, and support, helping OCL integrate the platform into their curriculum, centred around their "9 Habits" and character development. This collaboration has made a tangible difference in the emotional health of students, and OCL highly recommends youHQ for its positive impact on both students and staff.
The introduction of the youHQ wellbeing platform this year has been a promising start for our schools. Our students have already shown a keen interest in the platform, engaging with it in ways we hadn’t anticipated. It has already empowered them to take ownership of their emotional wellbeing, fostering a safe space for them to express themselves and seek support when needed. The early data insights have allowed our staff to start responding proactively to wellbeing challenges, ensuring timely intervention and support. We're excited to now build a curriculum around it's use, centred around our 9 habits and developing understanding of character and reflective practice with students.
The team at youHQ have been incredibly supportive throughout, offering guidance, training, and swift assistance whenever we've needed it. Their dedication to enhancing the emotional health of our students is already making a tangible difference in our school community. We highly recommend the youHQ platform for its positive impact on both students and staff. It's a valuable tool for any school looking to make a real, lasting difference in mental health and wellbeing.
Emily Hobson, Primary National Lead for Strategy and Innovation, Oasis Community Learning
We absolutely love it, it’s exactly what we have been looking for. The children are enjoying it and feel listened to and supported. 5 stars all round!
Principal, Oasis Academy
Students have responded positively to the platform, with many sharing their personal experiences of how it has helped them. Here are a few testimonials from students who have benefited from using youHQ:
It is the only thing in my life I have express my REAL feelings to.
This allows me to freely talk about my feelings.
Yay the best app to express my feelings!