Schools
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students at school and college
At stem4, we partner with schools to provide practical, evidence-based mental health support for students, teachers, and families. Our resources are designed to help young people build resilience through learning to manage anxiety, low mood, stress, and other mental health challenges, while equipping staff, parents and carers with practical information and easy-to-use tools that fit seamlessly into both the school day and home life.
Clear Fear for Schools
Clear Fear for Schools (CFS) is a brand new digital programme based on the award-winning Clear Fear app. Designed to provide early anxiety support and resilience building for all students, and developed by Dr. Nihara Krause MBE, CFS uses clinically proven strategies to help students identify triggers, manage anxious thoughts, and build resilience.
- Self-Management: Students access guided coaching tools to manage stress and anxiety.
- Whole School Approach: Resources for all students, teachers, and parents/carers.
- Evidence-Based: Built on research and co-created with schools and young people.
- Data Insights: Anonymous analytics allow school leaders to track trends and measure impact.
“Being able to provide everyone with a trusted resource that genuinely works has been a real game-changer.”
— Amanda Collyer, Student Support and Wellbeing Manager, Howard of Effingham School
Learn more and see CFS in action: Visit Clear Fear for Schools
Head Ed
Teach mental health effectively with Head Ed, a programme for ages 11+ and 14+. It combines real stories from young people with core knowledge about stress, anxiety, depression, and resilience. Designed with teachers in mind, Head Ed includes:
- Teacher packs with lesson plans, PowerPoints, and discussion points
- Age-appropriate content mapped to UK statutory guidance (RSE & Health Education)
- Engaging videos and tasks to help students relate and learn
Learn more about Head Ed: Visit Head Ed Programmes
Resources
Workbooks & Guides
Help students reduce worry about school with developmentally appropriate resources.
- Secondary/College: Workbook designed for students to work independently or with support from a teacher or parent/carer. This resource is available for free download to anyone who signs up for the Clear Fear for Schools mailing list. Visit our Clear Fear for Schools page to sign up and download your copy or buy your copy here.
Produced by Dr. Nihara Krause MBE.
Leaflets
Clear, friendly guidance for students and families on topics including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Self-harm
- Eating disorders
- Asking for help
Apps
stem4 has a library of free mental health apps for young people which you may find useful to share with your students. To download app promotional materials visit our Resources page.
Extend the impact of the Clear Fear app across your school.
Clear Fear for Schools is a clinician-developed programme offering:
- Practical resources for students, teachers, and families
- Whole-school strategies for managing stress and anxiety whilst boosting resilience
- Anonymous data to track trends and support needs
Policies
Guidance for school mental health policies, tailored for English-speaking secondary schools. Templates are best practice guidance, not legal documents.
How Secondary Schools Can Support stem4
Get students, staff, and the wider school community involved in fundraising and awareness initiatives:
- Hold a ‘Think Positive, Go Purple’ day or make stem4 your school/house charity of the year
- Organise events for Youth Mental Health Day (19th September)
- Create your own fundraising idea
Find out more about how you can get involved on our Fundraise at school page.
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