Measuring wellbeing and mental health in schools
When discussing mental health I often get asked on the best way to measure wellbeing by school leaders and educational professionals. Before answering the question it is worth considering the desire and risks of measuring. Why measure wellbeing in schools? Like any activity before diving in, it is important to step back and consider what […]
Young people’s mental health: School-based anti-homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying projects improve LGBT+ mental health
It is well documented that young people who identify as LGBT+ are more likely to face bullying, discrimination and mental health challenges, compared to their heterosexual peers. Key findings on young people’s mental health support in schools International research summarised by NIHR School for Public Health Research has found that there is a link between […]
Mental health support for young people after pandemic: Preventative and early-intervention strategies needed in schools and colleges
The Education Policy Institute has examined aspects of mental health among secondary age children and linked these to social, demographic and other key factors and influencers. They recommend that schools are given the resources to support mental health as well as more access to training, support and guidance. Recommendations relevant to schools and colleges: A […]
The mental health of children and young people during the coronavirus pandemic: Insights on recent research
This report is part of a series developed in partnership with the Child Outcomes Research Consortium. This paper looks at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of children and young people. Children and young people with pre-existing mental or physical health conditions, LGBTQI+ young people and children and young people of […]
Mental health in schools: Belonging is essential for well-being
There is a robust link between having a sense of safety, belonging and well-being and the student’s engagement and performance in education. Research by UCL has found that having a sense of belonging at primary, secondary, FE & HE is a reliable predictor of attainment and is often lower among marginalised ethnic groups. There is evidence that the […]
Teachers’ mental health and wellbeing: Recent report reveals that we must act now
“It is time to start taking the mental health of our teachers and educators seriously.” – Education Support The latest annual report of school and college wellbeing staff by Education Support has shown there is more work to do to protect the mental health of the education workforce. This survey was conducted in the middle of […]
Mental health support for parents and children in the UK: Parental judgement is harming mental health
A large scale research project by the Royal Foundation exploring the early years (0-5) has found that parental judgements are harming mental health. 70% of parents said that they were judged as parents, this is most likely to be because of how their child behaves or how they manage that behaviour. Parents say that being […]
Mental health facts in the UK: Mental health is created in communities
The final report by the Centre for Mental Health, The Commission for Mental Health Equality, is a key reading for any education professional interested in improving mental health in their setting. It firmly positions mental health as something beyond the individual but is something that is a collective good and a collective responsibility. The report highlights […]
Summary of Mental Health & Wellbeing of England’s Children & Young People, 2020
In this video we present an infographic on the key points from two key government reports: DfE State of the Nation report, into children & young people’s wellbeing, 2020 & NHS Digital Mental Health of C&YP Wave 1 follow up (2020): https://youtu.be/xVLATJt9Q0o At Minds Ahead, we have developed a new and comprehensive school-based mental health […]
Minds Ahead contributed to and is quoted in the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition Annual Report 2020
We highlight parts of the report and our response to these key elements: The report calls for a continued investment and commitment to the whole education approach to mental health All of our work at Minds Ahead is about contributing to and enhancing the whole education approach to mental health, whether that be our innovative and deepening […]
