How effective have whole school/college approaches to improving student mental health and wellbeing been? What factors underpin the most effective whole school/college approaches? How can schools/colleges effectively measure the impact of these approaches?
Background
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
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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Exploring whole-system intervention to improve mental health and wellbeing through schools.
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
Why might this be relevant?
The project explores whole-school intervention to improve mental health and wellbeing, focusing on the impact on school climate and staff/pupil outcomes.
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The influence of mental health on educational attainment in adolescence
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
Why might this be relevant?
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.
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Understanding the relationship between mental health difficulties and educational outcomes in children and young people
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
Why might this be relevant?
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.