{"id":3388,"date":"2026-02-04T00:18:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T00:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evolvesi.com\/?p=3388"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:51:30","slug":"transforming-futures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evolvesi.com\/2026\/02\/04\/transforming-futures\/","title":{"rendered":"A First Look at Term 1 Wellbeing Compass Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do you turn school struggles into success stories? Term 1 data from the Wellbeing Compass  reveals how dedicated Health Mentors, and a focus on belonging and inclusion, are already exceeding targets for mentees across numerous schools.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interim data showcases the progress of Evolve&#8217;s award winning mentoring programme designed to support vulnerable pupils. For example, a partnership with one Virtual School saw <strong>336 sessions<\/strong> delivered across six schools (three primary and three secondary) in Term 1, engaging mentees in over <strong>3,000 mentoring questions<\/strong> and hundreds of &#8220;check-ins&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The health mentoring programme operates on a <strong>Logic Model<\/strong> which posits that pupil performance\u2014including attendance and achievement\u2014is directly improved by first developing a pupil&#8217;s <strong>wellbeing <\/strong>and<strong> mindset<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Proven Method for Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evolve\u2019s approach is grounded in three key research-based practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Relationship Quality:<\/strong> Prioritising trust so mentees feel safe discussing difficult topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-Term Mentoring:<\/strong> Providing support over an entire academic year to ensure sustained benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple Contact Points:<\/strong> Including lunch-time and after-school activities to ensure frequent, effective engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exceeding Expectations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initial analysis of Term 1 data indicates that the programme is already hitting its ambitious goals. While the target was a 5% improvement in Combined Wellbeing by July 2026, the project has <strong>already achieved a 5.7% increase<\/strong> by the end of December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specific areas of growth include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physical Activity:<\/strong> A significant <strong>12.9% improvement<\/strong>, rising from one of the lowest-ranked domains at the start of the term.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sleep:<\/strong> A <strong>7.7% improvement<\/strong>, an achievement the report notes is typically a &#8220;difficult area to target&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotional Wellbeing:<\/strong> A <strong>4.4% increase<\/strong>, aligning closely with the project\u2019s core objectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Real-World Impact: Pupil Stories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the statistics, the report features several case studies demonstrating personal growth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pupil A:<\/strong> Initially identified as unmotivated, Pupil A is now &#8220;actively contributing to class discussions&#8221; and applying herself in lessons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pupil B:<\/strong> A Year 7 pupil who was &#8220;extremely quiet&#8221; at the start of term, Pupil B has since &#8220;really opened up&#8221; and shown a <strong>27% improvement in Self-Efficacy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pupil C:<\/strong> Despite early struggles with emotional regulation, Pupil C now uses positive affirmations and &#8220;greets [her mentor] with excitement&#8221; whenever they meet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Staff and Pupil Feedback<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feedback from school communities is overwhelmingly positive. Common feedback includes praise for mentors who have built <strong>&#8220;strong, positive relationships&#8221;<\/strong> and programmes have already been <strong>&#8220;majorly beneficial.&#8221;<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the programme moves into Term 2, objectives move onto improvements in<strong> Classroom Climate <\/strong>and<strong> Pupil Performance<\/strong>. Bespoke surveys that look at each of these measures are completed by teachers in Terms 2 and 3 to track mentoring effectiveness and identify other emerging needs. Recent research has shown that targeting the most vulnerable pupils in classrooms can have a wider <strong>&#8220;Ripple Effect&#8221; <\/strong>on the whole school community, learning culture and academic progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This early evidence from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evolvesi.com\/evolve-development-tracker\/\">Evolve Development Tracker<\/a> in academic year 2025\/26 reinforces consistent historical findings that, when you prioritise the child&#8217;s wellbeing, learning behaviours and academic success will follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you turn school struggles into success stories? Term 1 data from the Wellbeing Compass reveals how dedicated Health Mentors, and a focus on belonging and inclusion, are already exceeding targets for mentees across numerous schools. 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