Mental health

Six Steps to improve wellbeing in primary schools

A data-informed approach supported by new technology has been transformative for our staff and pupils

JL Dutaut
Rachel Jones
Mental health

Study: Access to school counselling would ‘pay for itself’ in 10 years

Counselling could help 'missing middle' of children who don't meet mental health treatment thresholds, Public First study says

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Mental health

‘Stark gap’ between teacher and leader wellbeing

Survey finds teachers twice as likely as leaders to report feeling 'physically and mentally' unwell

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Mental health

Solutions: How to look after your staff’s mental health

To mark mental health awareness week, here are some ideas to create a trust-wide culture of wellbeing

JL Dutaut
Dr Craig Avieson
Mental health

32,000 children wait at least 2 years for mental health treatment

Children's commissioner calls for early intervention as pupils wait 'significant portion of their young lives' for support

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Mental health

Mental health: Four-week CAMHS wait pledge up in the air

Consultation on plans warned of 'unintended consequences'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Mental health

Child mental health support pledge looks in doubt

Presentation seen by Schools Week shows a key pledge was a third below target with just five months to...

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Mental health

Rural communities need targeted support with mental health

Government's desire for consistent provision can't become a barrier to meeting the specific mental health needs of rural communities,...

JL Dutaut
Dan Morrow
Mental health

Solutions to the mental health crisis can’t wait another day

A second report from the Coalition for Youth Mental Health in Schools shows rues a lack of progress and...

JL Dutaut
Erin Docherty and Gavin English