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A survey by the Anna Freud Centre found that there was a widespread lack of recognition and understanding about the impact racism has on young people’s mental wellbeing. Picture: Benschonewille/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 March 2022

Tackling the trauma of racism

Generation Wild helps children learn about nature. Picture: Generation Wild

Other 29 March 2022

Policy context: Access to the outdoors

A wide range of benefits come from school-based learning outside the classroom. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Research 29 March 2022

Four lessons from the pandemic about learning in natural environments

Increasing confidence and wellbeing are cited among the benefits of residential trips. Picture: Kingswood

Research 29 March 2022

Teachers’ views on the value of outdoor residential trips

Half-osprey Ava is part of Generation Wild’s approach to help children reconnect with nature by engaging their imaginations

Features 29 March 2022

Project uses storytelling to engage children with nature

Kidz Konnekt shifted its focus to a full outdoor programme as a result of the pandemic, taking groups of children on trips

Features 29 March 2022

Outdoor summer scheme boosts young people’s wellbeing

Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, where staff ensure strong care pathways between hospital and community services. Picture: Jill Domoney

Features 29 March 2022

International Focus: Perinatal care, Australia

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of children being able to access the natural environment. Picture: Kidz Konnekt

Features 29 March 2022

Outdoor Learning Special Report

School counselling reaches young people not able to receive support from CAMHS. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 March 2022

Welsh success fuels call for school counselling

Aycliffe SCH is one of 14 such specialist residential homes in England and Wales

Analysis 1 March 2022

Growing gap in secure care options for children in crisis

Hancock: "We’ve got to both celebrate the diversity of thought and make sure people get the support they need." Picture: UK Parliament

Features 1 March 2022

Interview: Matt Hancock MP

A therapeutic community is an immersive approach. Picture: Tiko/Adobe Stock

Other 1 March 2022

Therapeutic Communities: Policy context

Participants developed greater awareness and therapeutic skills through training. Picture: deagreez/Adobe Stock

Research 1 March 2022

Parenting recovery programme tackles child trauma

Amberleigh’s work focuses on issues such as attachment, resilience and self-esteem

Features 1 March 2022

Amberleigh breaks from norm with larger care settings

Childhood First’s five residential children’s homes hold special events for their former residents to help them stay in touch

Features 1 March 2022

Psychoanalytic and family systemic approach helps Childhood First improve young lives