An extraordinary coalition of some of the most respected schools from both the independent and
state sectors, the Coalition for Youth Mental Health in Schools first came together in the
immediate aftermath of the pandemic to call for radical reform of how mental health is supported
in educational settings.
Over two landmark reports it has, since its foundation, called for an overhaul of counselling and PSHE
in secondaries while also demanding a step change in the provision of Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Services.
The Wellbeing Hub, an online interactive platform, provides expert-led, evidence-based resources
for meeting the social, emotional, and educational needs of young people. Offering comprehensive
tools and guidance to empower educators and support the entire school community in nurturing
students’ mental health and wellbeing.
The purpose of the new partnership will be to allow the Coalition and The Wellbeing Hub to provide
expertise, insight and support to one another in creating a public-facing report regarding the state
of mental health and wellbeing in schools.
The Wellbeing Hub is used by over 300 schools, impacting over 170,000 pupils in the UK and
Internationally, it is perfectly placed to provide insight into the planned national poll of 11 – 19
year-olds covering a range of topics related to mental health and wellbeing.
Together the coalition and The Wellbeing Hub aim to establish fresh insights into gaps in provision
and support, helping schools to identify strengths and areas for development. This bespoke form of
non-judgmental feedback is unique within English schools.
A public report is planned to be produced by May 2025, outlining the findings about the state of
young people’s mental health, what best practice looks like in 2024, and where there is potential
for policy intervention.
Alicia Drummond, founder of The Wellbeing Hub, member of the all-party parliamentary group for
fit and healthy childhood, parenting expert and BACP accredited therapist explains:
“The Wellbeing Hub believes passionately in early intervention. We offer a proactive
approach to children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing – our partnership with,
and support of, the coalition’s work is very much aligned with this. By taking time to find out
what young people are experiencing and feeling we are better able to support them.”
Jane Lunnon, co-chair of the Coalition and Head of Alleyn’s School, said:
‘We are very pleased to be partnering with The Wellbeing Hub as we move into the third phase
of the Youth Mental Health Coalition’s work. We are all focused on understanding what
challenges our young people face and how we can best support them to develop their mental
health and become happy, successful and thriving members of their communities at school
and beyond.’
