This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.
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?
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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If you would like to discuss previous, ongoing or potential research into any of the areas in this document, please contact research.engagement@education.gov.uk.
Related UKRI Projects
- Exploring whole-system intervention to improve mental health and wellbeing through schools.
- The influence of mental health on educational attainment in adolescence
- Understanding the relationship between mental health difficulties and educational outcomes in children and young people
- Understanding and enhancing mental health competence - a promising new approach to improving lives for young people
- Kailo - A systemic approach to improving adolescent mental health
- Long-Term Modelling Tools for Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing Research
- Emerging Minds: Action for Child Mental Health
- SMARtEN: Student Mental Health Research Network
- Building a prevention pathway for early mental health problems
- A whole university approach to student mental health support and investigation of key social and educational factors linked to student wellbeing.