Young people’s mental health needs will be heightened as a result of COVID-19. We wish to raise money to specifically support young people who have struggled to re-engage with their school during the Autumn 2020 term and are displaying behaviour causing them to be at risk of exclusion or excluded.
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On July 1st, 2020, an Education Committee Hearing in Parliament ‘warned of a spike in school refusals and exclusions next term, if substantial support was not offered and manifestations of emotional needs were treated as disciplinary matters.’ Anxiety, closure, bereavement, transition, relationship building, peer relationships and re-adapting to old and new routines are areas that will need addressing.
Our work is exceptional – our core work supports disengaged young people who have been absent from school for sometimes a year or more. Many are in crisis and have behavioural or mental health needs that need supporting before they are able to re-engage in their learning. Our experience and award winning model, will enable us to work with those young people who have struggled post COVID-19 lockdown, working with them to reflect on their emotions, feelings and behaviour.