At Sancton Wood, our commitment to wellbeing goes far beyond reacting to crises. We pay close attention to the quieter signals children give us — the subtle shifts in energy, engagement and confidence that can tell us a great deal about their inner world.
In a recent note to families, Principal Richard Settle reflected on the term “languishing”, coined by psychologist Adam Grant to describe a state that sits between thriving and struggling. It’s a feeling of going through the motions — not unwell, but not fully engaged either.
It’s something we are seeing more frequently in young people across the country, and it reinforces why our holistic approach matters so deeply.
