Schools face increasing pressure to support students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our partner school offer provides dedicated, cost-effective support that improves behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing while empowering staff, supporting EHCP applications and aligning with Ofsted and DfE expectations.
At Bright Paths, we support schools with practical, in-school mental health and behaviour support to help students feel more confident, engaged, and ready to learn. We provide early intervention and long-term support, working with students who have SEMH needs, are neurodivergent and find mainstream school challenging, and those at risk of disengagement or exclusion. Many of the students we support struggle to access statutory mental health services due to long waiting times or not meeting the criteria. By working closely with families, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), SENCOs, and school staff, we provide timely, tailored support that meets each student’s needs.
A whole-school approach to wellbeing
Bright Paths goes beyond supporting individual students. We provide a layered, whole-school approach to behaviour and wellbeing that ensures every student gets the right level of help at the right time, helping them build confidence, develop coping skills, and stay engaged in learning.
We recognise that students have different needs, which is why we offer:

Universal support
Designed to promote wellbeing and resilience for all students, promoting a school-wide culture where mental health is prioritised.
- Lunchtime wellbeing hub – a safe space for students to talk and get support.
- Immediate student support – drop-in sessions for students needing quick access to help before issues escalate.
- Staff training and assemblies – practical strategies to help staff support student wellbeing.
- Safeguarding support – working alongside DSLs and school staff to make sure students get the right help at the right time.
Targeted support
Focused help for students who need extra guidance with behaviour, emotions, or engagement, providing structured interventions to help them develop resilience and coping skills.
A dedicated behaviour consultant, working in school for at least three hours a week (subject to need) providing:
- One-to-one mentoring – personalised support to help students build confidence, manage emotions, and develop resilience.
- Group mentoring and wellbeing workshops – peer-led sessions that encourage emotional awareness and build social skills (including one free workshop per term, worth £75).
Step-down support
Free online step-down support for students who need ongoing guidance at home or in school.
For those transitioning from specialist interventions like CAMHS or social care, this light-touch virtual mentoring provides continued support to help them build confidence and maintain progress.
All our staff are DBS-checked and Level 1 and 2 safeguarding-trained, with expertise in psychology, autism & ADHD support, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and mentoring.
By embedding universal, targeted, and step-down support, we help schools create a positive, inclusive environment where students feel supported emotionally, socially, and academically.
Why work with us?
Schools that partner with Bright Paths see real improvements in student wellbeing, behaviour, and overall school culture. Over 90% of students report better emotional regulation and resilience.
Every school is different, and we tailor our approach to fit the unique challenges you face.
As a non-profit organisation, we keep our services practical, accessible, and affordable, with clear pricing and no hidden costs. We also offer flexible payment options and the ability to scale up support if additional hours are needed.
Our work helps bridge the gap between education and mental health services, ensuring no child misses out on the support they need to reach their full potential.
Our support helps:
- Attendance and engagement improve as students feel safer, supported, and ready to learn.
- Classrooms feel calmer with fewer disruptions, creating a better learning environment.
- Earlier identification of safeguarding concerns and improved multi-agency working.
- Staff feel more confident using practical strategies help them support students without increasing workload.
- Families feel more connected through improved home-school communication and relationships.
The difference we make
What schools say
“The support from Bright Paths has been invaluable. With the rise in students experiencing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, we simply don’t have the capacity to provide the level of support they need on our own. Their provision has helped reduce our increasing workload while ensuring students get the right support. The sessions offer practical strategies that students continue to use, and we’ve been so happy with the impact that we moved from paying per student to a monthly service, making sure no one misses out.”
What students say
“I’ve learnt how to talk things through with my friends instead of arguing. It’s made school feel a lot happier.”
“Having someone to talk to who really listens has made such a difference. I feel more confident now and can focus better in lessons.”
Partner with us
We’d love to discuss how we can support your school.
⬇️ Download our flyer to share with your school community and learn more about our partner school offer:

We’re offering a free, personalised consultation session to help you explore what’s working in your school, where there are gaps, and what practical steps could make a real difference.
This is a chance to discuss your school’s specific needs and identify effective strategies and adjustments that create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Whether it’s managing behaviour, embedding whole-school wellbeing, or strengthening support for students who don’t meet statutory thresholds, we’ll work with you to find real, practical solutions that help students thrive.
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