The Good2Go Programme

Making mental health a priority in schools

The Good2Go Programme is a complete, ready‑to‑use mental health and wellbeing package for primary schools (see here for recommendations for secondary school). Built on the proven Decider Life Skills, Good2Go teaches children simple, memorable strategies to understand emotions, manage difficult situations and build lifelong resilience.

Designed to save teacher time and support whole‑school wellbeing, the programme uses engaging teaching videos, creative activities, and easy‑to-follow resources that make mental health education accessible for every classroom.

The Decider Skills has been approved by the British Psychological Society as a CPD Quality Mark course for Mental Health.

Watch our introductory video to see why The Decider Skills matter for children’s wellbeing.

What is the Good2Go Programme?

Good2Go is a seven‑week mental health curriculum built around a set of short, engaging videos in which young people present and teach the 12 Decider Life Skills directly to primary school pupils. These skills help children:

  • Recognise and manage emotions
  • Build resilience and confidence
  • Make helpful, skilful choices
  • Strengthen mind–body awareness
  • Develop a shared language for wellbeing

The programme is flexible and can be delivered through whole‑school assemblies, classroom sessions, or small‑group interventions.

Experience the Programme

Watch this 1-minute extract of Right Now Skill (each video approx. 4-5 minutes each).

 

 

What’s Included (£450 per school)

Every school receives a complete programme with everything needed to teach and embed the skills:

  • Online training for two lead teachers (additional training places can be purchased)
  • 20 student handbooks (additional copies can be purchased)
  • Teaching videos featuring young people
  • Teacher manuals and posters
  • Insider Decider (classroom activities)
  • Outsider Decider (playground activities)
  • A set of the 12 Skills Companion Cards (additional packs can be purchased)
  • Lifetime access to the Good2Go video portal
  • Online resources for staff, parents and students

This whole‑school approach is evidence‑based, cost‑effective, and designed to complement your existing mental health and PSHE curriculum.Above are Therapeutic Resource Workers, Carole (left) and Rachael (right) displaying some of the props they use to bring the Life Skills to life.

Who Is the Training For?

Good2Go is suitable for all primary staff, but many schools find it especially effective when led by:

  • Teachers
  • SENCOs
  • ELSA practitioners
  • Pastoral or wellbeing teams
  • EBSA support workers
  • PSHE leads
  • SEMH specialists
  • Teachers delivering targeted interventions

 

Why Schools Choose Good2Go

Schools consistently report that Good2Go helps:

For Students

  • Improve emotional intelligence
  • Strengthen resilience and independence
  • Reduce impulsive behaviour
  • Build a shared language for mental health

For Teachers/Staff

  • Reduce planning time
  • Provide ready‑to‑use resources
  • Support consistent wellbeing messaging
  • Enhance confidence in teaching mental health

Above are presenters of the Good2Go videos, using props to demonstrate some of the Life Skills.

See our growing collection of studies and testimonials from people already implementing the Decider Skills with young people.

 

How to Get the Good2Go Programme

Getting started is simple:

  1. Place your order through our website: https://order.thedecider.org.uk/store/the-decider-12-life-skills-good2go-videos-for-primary-schools/
  2. Once your order is complete, you’ll receive an email from us with everything you need to get started, including:
    • Access to the Good2Go video portal
    • Instructions for setting up the online training for your chosen staff members
    • Links to your downloadable and online resources

If you have any difficulty placing your order, or if you’d like to ask questions before purchasing, you’re very welcome to contact us directly ([email protected]) — we’re always happy to help.

 

Interested in implementing The Decider Skills in a secondary school?

While the Good2Go videos are primarily designed specifically for primary settings, secondary schools can benefit from the full Decider Life Skills approach — a flexible, whole‑school framework that helps young people develop emotional intelligence, resilience and skilful decision‑making.

How The Decider Skills Work in Secondary Schools

We recommend that at least two lead teachers or key wellbeing staff complete the Decider Life Skills online training. Once trained, they introduce the skills to colleagues and coordinate how the programme is embedded across the school.

Secondary schools typically deliver the skills through:

  • Whole‑school or year‑group assemblies
    (Two skills per week for seven weeks — with Week 1 covering the introduction and The FIZZ)
  • Tutor time or PSHE lessons
  • Curriculum‑linked activities
  • Targeted small‑group interventions led by pastoral, SEMH or EBSA teams

The skills are then reinforced during everyday lesson time and through consistent language used across the school community.

Resources for Secondary Schools

To support effective delivery, we recommend purchasing:

This approach is adaptable, evidence‑based and cost‑effective, making it suitable for a wide range of secondary settings — from mainstream schools to SEMH provisions, alternative education and pastoral support teams.

 

Good2Go Programme FAQs

Can the skills be taught remotely?

Yes. All videos can be shared via Zoom, Teams or other livestream platforms. Students can also access animations and resources through our online webapp.

Is Good2Go suitable for small‑group interventions?

Absolutely. Schools can use the programme for targeted groups such as pupils with SEMH needs, EBSA, or those receiving pastoral support.

Can parents access the resources?

Yes. Parents and carers can access explanatory videos, the webapp, and downloadable materials to support learning at home.

Is the programme appropriate for secondary schools?

The Good2Go videos are primarily designed for primary school ages. Secondary schools can use The Decider Life Skills whole‑school model, which includes assemblies, teacher training and adaptable resources.

Do all students need their own handbook?

We recommend one handbook per student so they can practise the skills at home and in school. Additional handbooks can be purchased separately.

How long does the programme take to deliver?

The core programme runs over seven weeks, but the skills can (and should) be revisited and embedded throughout the year.

 

 

Contact [email protected] if you have any questions about our Life Skills or the Good2Go Programme

 

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