Category: Mental Health

Why schools should focus on wellbeing above timetables, curriculum and results

Extremely interesting article from gov.uk on why we should strongly focus on the wellbeing of children and all teaching staff above timetables, curriculum and results. If someone is struggling with their wellbeing, they cannot learn nor teach effectively. The article provides an excellent case study from West Lea School, a ...

Mental Health Awareness Day recognised more than ever this year

Today marks ‘World Mental Health Awareness Day’, which has become an ever more poignant recognition day this year. 1/10 young people suffer from a significant mental health problem* which has been further exacerbated in the wake of the global pandemic, and 50% of Mental Health problems are established by the ...

Emotional Support for young people- new wellbeing app launched by Edukit

In the wake of the global pandemic, it is vital more than ever that young people with mental health problems are getting the emotional support they need. Recent statistics published from YoungMinds Mental Health Charity UK suggest that as many as: One in ten young people suffers from a ...