What youHQ does well
youHQ specialises in wellbeing: validated wellbeing surveys, CBT-based mood support techniques, values-based goal setting, and counselling access through a Tellmi partnership. It extends to staff wellbeing too – a training hub, workshops and character-assessment tools – built around its own 4 A’s framework (Awareness, Agency, Action, Achievement).
Where schools look for something different
The trade-off for that wellbeing depth is scope: youHQ doesn’t do behaviour, rewards or Houses at all, so a school adopting it for wellbeing still needs a separate system for everyday recognition – which means two logins, two datasets, and two things for staff to check rather than one connected picture. There’s no live-display or family-celebration layer either. And like most platforms here, pricing isn’t published on the site; schools have to book a demo or start a trial just to find out what it costs.
Switching & getting started
Moving to Ten Points is handled end to end by our team, and schools often start with a single phase or year group. Because Ten Points also integrates with Wonde, switching doesn’t mean losing the MIS sync a school may already have set up for another tool.
Ten Points vs youHQ
| Criterion | Ten Points | youHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Behaviour recognition | Reward and Reflect points tied to school values and Houses, awarded in one tap | No behaviour or rewards system – youHQ is a wellbeing-only platform |
| Wellbeing & student voice | Daily mood journals and check-ins, adapted to key stage, feeding staff insights | Validated wellbeing surveys, CBT-based mood support, values-based goals and 24/7 counselling access via Tellmi |
| Whole-school insights | Live dashboards combining behaviour and wellbeing data in one picture | Real-time wellbeing reporting and character-assessment tools for staff |
| Family & community engagement | Family Connect shares good news home the day it happens; live displays celebrate in school | Focused on student and staff wellbeing rather than family or whole-school celebration features |
| Student experience | Age-appropriate wellbeing journals and avatars, alongside behaviour recognition | Gamification and custom avatars built around the 4 A's framework (Awareness, Agency, Action, Achievement) |
| Setup & data integration | Wonde MIS integration included on every plan; onboarding handled end-to-end | Also integrates with Wonde, plus safeguarding software integration |
| Safeguarding & data privacy | UK GDPR compliant and ICO-registered (ZB716018), with a Data Processing Agreement available upfront | UK wellbeing specialist with safeguarding-software integration built in |
| Pricing & value | Published per-student pricing, from $4.99/student/year, visible without contacting sales | Pricing isn't published; schools book a demo or start a free trial to get a quote |
Who should choose which
Choose youHQ if…
- Wellbeing is your primary focus, not behaviour or rewards
- You want validated survey instruments and CBT-based tools built by educational psychologists
- Staff wellbeing, training and live workshops matter as much as the student-facing tools
- You're a secondary school or college wanting deep, dedicated wellbeing provision
Choose Ten Points if…
- You want behaviour and wellbeing in one platform, not two separate logins and datasets
- You want a House and community layer – live displays, Family Connect – alongside wellbeing
- You'd rather see per-student pricing upfront than book a demo to find out the cost
- You're looking for one system that scales across the whole school, not a wellbeing-only add-on
Not sure which fits? Our guide to choosing a behaviour & wellbeing platform walks through the full framework these scores are drawn from.
Frequently asked questions
Does youHQ include behaviour management like Ten Points?
No – youHQ is a dedicated wellbeing platform, with no points, rewards or House system. Schools using youHQ for wellbeing typically run a separate tool for behaviour. Ten Points brings both into one platform, so a dip in wellbeing and a change in behaviour show up in the same picture.
Is youHQ free?
No – youHQ's pricing isn't published; schools book a demo or start a free trial to get a quote. Ten Points publishes per-student pricing from $4.99/student/year on our pricing page.
How much does Ten Points cost?
Ten Points is priced per student, per year: Teacher from $4.99, Classroom from $6.99, and School from $9.99 per student per year (billed annually), with monthly billing also available. Every plan includes Wonde integration.
Does Ten Points offer validated wellbeing surveys like youHQ?
Ten Points includes student surveys and daily wellbeing journals with real-time staff insights. youHQ's specific strength is validated survey instruments and CBT-based techniques built around educational psychology – if that clinical depth is your school's priority, it's a genuine reason to choose youHQ.
Can we use Ten Points and youHQ together?
Some schools do run a wellbeing specialist alongside a separate behaviour system, though it means two logins and two datasets for staff to check. Ten Points is built so behaviour and wellbeing data sit together from day one, which is usually the simpler long-term setup.