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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

| CYP Now

Primary in Dagenham trains its staff to deliver Thrive Approach to supporting children's social and emotional health, becoming a school of excellence in the process.

Children’s commissioner calls for overhaul of SEND system amid rising demand

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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The children’s commissioner for England has called for an overhaul of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), after new data from the Department for Education revealed a rise in demand for education, health and care plans (EHCP).

Mental Health in Schools: Special Report

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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With a growing number of children and young people facing probable mental health disorders, schools are in a unique position to address pupils' wellbeing before conditions reach crisis point.

The Pilgrim Trust

Funding

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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The Pilgrim Trust's young women's mental health programme strives to improve the mental health of women living in the UK between the ages of 16 to 25.

Training makes teachers ‘trusted adults’

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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Cornwall's HeadStart Kernow rolled out an intensive training programme for schools as part of a National Lottery Community Fund grant to support the mental health of children and young people.

The case for daily wellbeing lessons in schools

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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Nadim Saad talks to CYP Now about the importance of integrating wellbeing lessons in the school day.

Specialist team supports students' emerging mental health needs

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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Brighter Futures for Children's Mental Health Support Team fills the mental health support gap by offering school-wide, group-based and one-to-one interventions for students with low and emerging mental health needs.

Interview: Lisa Harker, director, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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Derren Hayes speaks to the director of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory about what’s driving the rise in deprivation of liberty orders.

Study to examine health visitors' role in infant social development

Thursday, June 15, 2023

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The vital role played by health visitors in promoting infant wellbeing and social development is to be the subject of a major new study backed by The Princess of Wales.

Commissioner calls for ban on disposable vapes to protect children

Friday, June 9, 2023

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The children’s commissioner for England, Dame Rachel De Souza, has called for new restrictions that reduce the appeal of vapes to young people in the face of rising health concerns.

Call to improve benefits for young carers in full time education

Thursday, June 8, 2023

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Young carers are being forced to choose between receiving benefits and being in full time education, charities are warning.

School exclusions and suspensions damage children’s mental health, inquiry finds

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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Punitive approaches to behaviour management in schools, including exclusions, suspensions and parental fines for non-attendance, are damaging to children’s mental health, a year-long inquiry has concluded.

Mental health charities seek views of black young people

Monday, June 5, 2023

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A coalition of mental health charities are asking young people from black and black mixed-race backgrounds about their access to mental health support, after research revealed that black people are less likely to get earlier preventative support.

Young people co-produce mental health directory

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

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Youth ambassadors collaborate with service providers on digital resource to make mental health services and advice more accessible for local young people.

Healthcare in secure settings

Analysis

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

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Experts welcome refresh of health standards for secure settings, but warn delivery will be challenging.

Riding the wave of social prescribing

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

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Social prescribing is increasingly being offered to children and young people with mental health and other difficulties. Experts explain how it works and the difference it can make to young lives.

Campaigner calls for childhood bereavement register to improve support

Thursday, May 25, 2023

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Writer and grief campaigner Mark Lemon is urging the government to record the number of bereaved children across the country, saying it is “vital” to improving the identification of those in need of support.

Inclusive sports programme boosts daily exercise for children with SEND