The SWELL Academy seeks to empower pre-service and in-service teachers with the tools to take ownership of their wellbeing and that of their students by promoting competencies grounded in Self-Directed Learning (SDL). The objective is to create adaptive, supportive and participative learning spaces where both teachers and students are deeply valued, motivated, and engaged. To support sustainable transformation a network of 11 partners and 15 associated partners will leverage SWELL innovative practices to influence policies: Through institutional dialogues at national and EU level, the project aims to ultimately support cultural change towards more inclusive, learner-directed, and wellbeing-oriented education systems. Expected Outcomes: -SWELL Academy platform, including a blended MOOC on Self-Directed Learning (SDL) for students and teachers wellbeing adapted to national contexts. -A Community of Practice (CoP) for peer support and exchange -A Competence Framework defining key skills for teachers to implement SDL for wellbeing and inclusion -Open lectures: Expert-led and youth-led lectures that offer insights into SDL practices -An international Summer School in person to experience and co-create self-directed learning environments. -National and EU-level policy recommendations promoting the integration of SDL and wellbeing into teacher education frameworks and national educational curricula. -Institutional and policy partnerships to embed SDL practices in both teacher training and broader education policy Expected Impact: -At least 450 in-service and pre-service teachers trained over at least 15 EU countries -At least 45 in-service and pre-service teachers attending the summer school -Increased awareness of tools to foster teachers and students’ wellbeing -At least 20 roundtables organised to foster policy change -SWELL Academy embedded permanently in at least 3 HEIs