Five Acres School in the Forest of Dean is the first in the UK to trial and use 10:10, a new wellbeing resource.

The resource helps young people to discover the difference that living well can have on their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Launched by Forest of Dean Charity, The Ugly Duckling Co, last year and thanks to a grant of £60,000 from Benefact Trust, 10:10 seeks to explore wellbeing from the foundations of positive psychology and spirituality. It explores ideas like thankfulness, kindness, forgiveness, healthy relationships, coping strategies and how to look after the mind, body and soul, all of which are known to support positive wellbeing.

Oakie Loveridge, who delivered 10:10 within the school, said: "We first used 10:10 with key worker children during lockdown, when the resource was initially being developed. It was such a success with our students that we are now planning to use the resource across the school.

"10:10 has already made a difference. Students are responding to situations better, especially in relation to friendship challenges. We have also noticed how it has built a greater level of trust between students and staff, giving them greater confidence to find us and talk much more often than they did before. We are also thrilled how parents were really supportive and appreciative of the support 10:10 was bringing to their young person."

Over the next year, The Ugly Duckling Co is working with a local youth work charity and the school to deliver 10:10 to small groups of young people. There are plans to use the resource more widely across the school in the autumn.

Simon Phelps, head teacher, said: "The 10:10 programme has already proven to be hugely beneficial to students. The creativity and quality of the materials are excellent and we congratulate all those involved in their creation for having such an impact."

Nathan Jones, assistant director at The Ugly Duckling Company, said: "With so many young people in the UK at risk from struggling with their mental health, we need to help equip and support them with the skills and knowledge that are proven to support, strengthen and improve wellbeing before more serious problems arise.

"We also need to offer spaces where they can build supportive relationships with trusted adults and equip them to know how to access professional support should they need it. This is what 10:10 seeks to achieve.

"It has been brilliant to work with Five Acres School, who are committed to early intervention and offering the best support they can to the students in their community."

The resource features a series of films, expert content, group discussions, creative exercises, experiments and additional downloadable resources. 10:10 can be used in a wide variety of ways and is designed to enable youth workers, chaplains and teachers to create meaningful and helpful spaces with young people, giving them the opportunity to discover the difference a 10:10 life can make.