Locking Stumps Community Primary School, Birchwood, has made this year’s shortlist for the Mental Health and Wellbeing award at The Educate Awards 2025.
Locking Stumps has been shortlisted for an award recognising schools that are effectively tackling mental health and wellbeing issues among both children and staff. The award also celebrates those who promote positive social and emotional wellbeing by creating a culture where mental health is everyone’s responsibility.
The community primary school has been shortlisted for its implementation of ‘myHappymind’, an NHS-backed mental wellness programme that builds resilience, self-esteem and happiness in children. Pupils across all phases take part in lessons, assemblies and events that proactively support their mental health and wellbeing.
Locking Stumps also offers targeted support for its pupils experiencing mental health challenges. This is led by the school’s certified mental health first aid trainer who also delivers training to staff to support them in identifying and responding to mental health concerns effectively.
The school has involved parents, carers and the wider community in its promotion of mental health education too, and hosts a mindfulness club to ensure wellbeing is part of both school and home life.
Locking Stumps Community Primary School will discover if they are winners on Friday, 14 November, at the glittering Educate Awards ceremony, hosted at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.
Now in its fourteenth year, the Educate Awards features 21 categories, shining a spotlight on every aspect of education, from sport and the arts to literacy, careers, and the environment.
The shortlist celebrates inspirational teachers, dedicated support staff and visionary leadership teams, who continue to make a lasting difference in their school communities.
In partnership with ASL Group, the Educate Awards is the biggest and most prestigious celebration of education in the North West. The event brings together schools, colleges and multi academy trusts from Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside to recognise their achievements in an unforgettable way.
The eagerly awaited shortlist was revealed on Tuesday, 30 September, via the Educate Awards’ social channels.
Kim O’Brien, founder of the Educate Awards, said: “Congratulations to Locking Stumps Community Primary School on being shortlisted for this year’s Educate Awards.
“Each year, we are blown away by the incredible work taking place across the region, and 2025 has been no exception. This year’s shortlist is a true reflection of the innovation and dedication shown by senior leadership teams, teachers and support staff.
Kim added: “The standard of entries has been outstanding, and we can’t wait to roll out the red carpet in November to celebrate the remarkable achievements of all our finalists.”
The Educate Awards promises a spectacular evening, featuring show-stopping live performances from schools across the region, a three-course gala dinner, and the highly anticipated awards ceremony itself.
Kim shared: “A huge thank you to our partner, ASL Group, and to our valued associate sponsors for supporting this year’s event. Their backing ensures we can continue to deliver a truly special celebration of education, and without them, the Educate Awards simply would not be possible.”
More information about the Educate Awards can be found here
