Tag: school

British Psychological Society reports on ‘eroded’ playtime and children’s wellbeing

The British Psychological Society is campaigning for 'Time to Play' in schools,…

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Training programme for mental health leads in schools and colleges set to launch

The Department of Education has confirmed the launch of a training programme…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Senior mental health lead training to be implemented in schools and colleges

The government have announced an incentive to implement senior mental health leads…

Over 1 in 5 children rejected from mental health services in Scotland

The latest waiting time figures have reinforced calls by the Scottish Children's Services…

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An anti-glossary for school mental health lessons

When delivering mental health lessons in schools, which will become mandatory from…

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Three quarters of people believe schools should offer counselling

Research by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy highlights the demand…

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Will innovation inform policy for mental health support in schools?

With mental health set to become a mandatory part of the school…

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Increasing numbers of pupils with mental health issues are being identified in Scotland’s schools

Figures produced by the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition have highlighted dramatic increases…

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How to support young people during exam season: advice from an Educational Psychologist

Julia Clements, Principal Educational Psychologist at Place2Be, gives parents, carers, and teachers…

Julia Clements

Over 9 in 10 want children to be taught how to support others with mental health issues

An overwhelming majority of Mental Health Today readers want schools to teach children…

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