The Results
After a year, the impact is already visible. In one primary school, student Red2Blue ambassadors are helping their peers to understand and manage their mindset. Julie Yarwood told us. “Children are becoming more aware of their own feelings. Whether they are in a ‘Red head’ or a ‘Blue head’ moment, they can recognise it—and manage it. The simple, accessible strategies that Red2Blue offers are providing vital to student wellbeing.
In secondary schools, the data is promising toom, with early signs of improved behaviour and focus. And it’s not just the students who are benefiting. SET is investing in staff wellbeing through Red2Blue, enabling teachers to cope better with the pressures of school life.
The reason Julie Yarwood thinks Red2Blue works? “It gives you simple language as a starting point that everyone can draw on. It removes the second-guessing and gives clarity in the moment.” Julie says that when young people can self-regulate better, it increases their engagement and their ability to stay in class and to learn well. “The important thing is knowing that issues will arise—but also knowing what to do when things don’t go to plan.”
