Wellbeing Workshops & Countywide Learning Events
Wellbeing Workshops
The Wellbeing Workshops bring together Kent education settings and partner agencies that support children and young people’s wellbeing, with topics chosen to meet local needs. They aim to:
- build confidence,
- share specialist, evidence-based knowledge and practical resources from expert speakers
- explore wellbeing topics that are impacting on your community
- strengthen collaboration between schools and services, and provide networking opportunities
See below for upcoming events.
Dover Wellbeing Workshop – Using Physical Activity to Improve the Mental Wellbeing of Children and Young People
Tuesday 29th September 2026 – 9am -12pm at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, Dover. CT 15 5EQ
This session delivered by Active Kent and Medway will showcase national evidence-based resources and county examples of where using appropriate physical activity opportunities have had a positive impact on young people’s mental health, as well as general attitudes. We are looking to teach that using the body to help your mind doesn’t just mean playing sport.
Any movement can play a fundamental role in your wellbeing. For example, you will learn how using a small amount of movement in the classroom can have significant improvements in brain function for students which can help academic performance. The workshop will also equip staff with increased confidence to have conversations with young people about physical activity and where they can signpost them to appropriate opportunities.
Complete registration for the Dover wellbeing event using this online form.
We have set the dates for further workshops but we are still confirming all details so please check back later:
Sevenoaks 20/10/26
Gravesham, 17/11/2026
Swale, 17/11/2026
Gravesham, 02/03/2027
Swale, 02/03/2027
Dover, 03/03/2027
Dover, 08/06/2027
Gravesham, 15/06/2027
Swale, 29/06/2027
Countywide Learning Events
Countywide Learning Events are virtual sessions for Kent and Medway education settings only. They explore emerging trends and popular topics identified through the district workshops and include a Q&A.
These events are recorded and made available to watch afterwards. You can view the most recent Countywide Learning Event ‘It’s Time to Engage Boys in Their Wellbeing – What’s Stopping Us?’ and other recent recordings here.
The Wellbeing Workshops and Countywide Learning Events are organised by Kent County Council (KCC) in partnership with NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Wellbeing for Schools Mailing List
You can keep up to date with upcoming events by signing up to our mailing list. You will also receive:
- half termly bulletins
- seasonal newsletters such as winter wellbeing and exam support
- updates on local services
- information and resources to help support your school community with mental health and wellbeing.