Trust leaders are facing growing pressures around pupil wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and SEND. While targeted interventions remain essential, lasting change is rooted in prevention. A trust-wide approach to high-quality RSHE equips pupils with the social and emotional skills that underpin learning, belonging and resilience. Consistent delivery across schools supports safeguarding, promotes inclusion and helps create environments where every child can thrive.

Working with more than 2,800 schools across the UK, Coram SCARF has seen that when RSHE is embedded as part of a whole-school approach, pupils are better equipped to manage emotions, build positive relationships and engage in learning. This preventative model helps schools create a common language around wellbeing, strengthen protective factors and address challenges before they escalate. For MATs seeking sustainable school improvement, preventative education offers a practical foundation for stronger cultures, reduced barriers to learning and improved outcomes across their communities.