A BRADFORD school has picked up a national award for its campaign to promote happiness and wellbeing among it students and staff.

Bradford Grammar School picked up the Engagement Campaign of the Year prize from the Institute of Development Professionals in Education.

The Happiness campaign aimed to tackle mental health issues in young people and promote wellbeing, bringing more than 35 charities together to work with the school.

It was praised by the IDPE for its work, which also was fed into the local community around the school

The judging panel said: "It was a remarkable programme that successfully captured interest on an important topic from new audiences.

"While it raised the profile of the school, this engagement campaign also provided a platform for continued positive engagement within the school’s wider community.”

Dr Simon Hinchliffe, headmaster at Bradford Grammar, said: “We’re acutely aware that members of the public, young people, parents and teachers, all have important stories to tell about happiness and wellbeing in school, and in their everyday lives.

"We wanted to play our part by sharing our voices, through this public resource, to benefit everyone and to help raise awareness within our local community, Yorkshire and nationwide.

“We were delighted to receive this award in recognition of our work to foster wellbeing at Bradford Grammar. Lots of colleagues, students and families supported this activity which has made a lasting positive difference to our school community.

"A special thank you goes to colleague Emma Wragg who led on the campaign and produced the supporting materials and media.”

Lindsey Davis, Bradford Grammar’s development director, added: “We’re absolutely thrilled and honoured that such a meaningful campaign has received such recognition – not least, because this award was voted for by peers from across the UK's school development community.

“Happiness reflects the strong commitment of everyone in school to the wellbeing of our students and the local community. In an age of growing fears about the pressures put on young people to succeed, this award helps to highlight and lead the way in combatting the stigma that still surrounds mental health.”