A sizeable minority of children and young people in England face a significant range of vulnerabilities and disadvantages. These include those already known to children’s social care, children in need, those eligible for free school meals (FSM) because of low family income, those with SEND, in particular those who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and those who attend Alternative Provision. Given the human, economic and social cost of poor performance in this area, we are seeking evidence on the best ways to improve outcomes for these children and young people, before issues become acute and require more significant intervention
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
The integration of health and education policy and practice, with a specific focus on the role of schools in mental health education and preventative intervention, is of major topical concern. There is strong support in ...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Brighton
The project explores whole-school intervention to improve mental health and wellbeing, focusing on the impact on school climate and staff/pupil outcomes.
Growing evidence of the prevalence of poor mental health among children and young people in the UK has led to this issue becoming a key policy priority. Recent Government reports and policy programmes have particularly e...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: NatCen Social Research
The project investigates the influence of mental health on educational attainment in adolescence, which is related to the broader question of improving student mental health and wellbeing.
Anxiety and depression ("emotional disorders") are among the most common mental health conditions in children and young people (CYP), and are linked with long-term impairments in health, education, employment a...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
The project explores the relationship between mental health difficulties and educational outcomes in children and young people, providing insights into how schools can influence and support mental health.