Wellbeing Teams and Action Teams

An Action Team is a group within an early learning service or school that is committed to championing mental health and wellbeing and supporting how it is embedded in everyday practices. 

Action Teams can vary in size and structure. What matters most is bringing together a group of people who can work collaboratively to embed an approach that reflects the unique needs of their setting. 

They help: 

• build enthusiasm and shared ownership across your learning community 
• coordinate practical steps to embed mental health and wellbeing into everyday practice. 

Each Action Team has an Action Team Leader (ATL) who works alongside a Be You Consultant to support the learning community.

An Action Team Leader: 

• drives and motivates collective action 
• coordinates the team’s activities and keeps things on track 
• acts as the main point of contact for Be You Consultants 
• has access to extra resources and tools through the Be You website. 

With Be You’s support, Action Team Leaders can confidently lead change and inspire their community.

Your step-by-step guide to setting up and running an Action Team.  

Each handbook includes an overview of: 

• how to establish an Action Team and engage your learning community 
• the Be You Implementation Cycle, a practical framework to help you plan, act and sustain change 
• how Action Team members can share roles and support one another 
• practical planning and implementation tools you can use at each stage of the cycle. 
  
  Download the Action Team Handbook for your setting.

Once your learning community is registered and the ATL is confirmed, they will be able to: 

• Access the Action Team Leader Dashboard 
• Contact your dedicated Be You Consultant for support
• Download and use planning and implementation tools 
• Track your learning community’s progress.