Case Studies
Showcasing Local Employers to Improve Youth Employment Opportunities
The number of young people not in education, employment or training in January to March 2022 was estimated at 10.4%. We heard from Julie Young, Post-16 Advisor at Somerset County Council, about how the TalentEd Academy programmes has provided young people with opportunities to explore future careers following education.
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Using Digital Technologies to Improve Staff and Student Wellbeing
Lockdowns negatively impacted the mental health of 42% 16-24 year-olds, with almost 1 in 5 adults suffering from depression in the pandemic. Weston College has put in place digital solutions to the mental health challenges faced by students and staff. This case study examines the importance of these digital tools on the wellbeing of students and staff.
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Embedding Cost-Effective Wellbeing Strategies in Schools
The Bishop Young Academy in Leeds has received national recognition for their work on championing staff wellbeing in their school community. This article outlines their key strategies for delivering cost-effective wellbeing services, as well as sharing the impact of their work on staff wellbeing.
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Improving the Social, Emotional and Mental Wellbeing of SEND Students
SEMH needs are a type of special educational need in which children/young people have severe difficulties in managing their emotions and behaviour. This case study looks at the strategy of the Astrea Academy Trust. The Trust promotes a focus on the social, emotional, and mental health needs of pupils with SEND.
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Rethinking Digital Communication Strategies During Covid-19
Creating and nurturing regional partnerships has also been key to Weston College’s Covid-19 strategy. In this case study we’ll look at how Weston College aimed to reach a wider audience during the pandemic through their digital channels.
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Dagenham Park School: Supporting SEND Students to Reach their Potential
The Additional Resource Pathway (ARP) supports pupils with diverse needs, encouraging equality of opportunity. We spoke to Julia Tyldsley, SENCO lead at Dagenham Park and Inclusion Adviser for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham about Dagenham Park Schools ARP incentive.
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