Insights

Children's mental health

Children in red and black school uniforms jump in the air

Julika Niehaus

Portfolio Manager

Opinion

Our vision for safe, nurturing schools for every child

Children’s mental health Portfolio Manager Julika Niehaus shares our approach and ambition to boldly change the school system, alongside incredible school partners in Lambeth and Southwark.

Children's mental health

'Every kid matters'. Children sit with placards outside of the Department for Work and Pensions - photograph by Jonathan Hyams

Carmen Sumadiwiria

Policy and Influencing Manager

Policy

Calling on government to tackle child poverty, a key driver of poor mental health in children

Ending child poverty is a huge challenge, and we cannot do this on our own. We're working with others to build the foundations for good mental health in children, starting with meeting their needs for secure housing, access to nutritious food, a nurturing school environment and safe spaces to play.

Children's mental health

Family sits in a living room, with child playing on a device

Lauren Gasser

Communications Manager

Reports

Better SEND support for Black and mixed heritage children and families

We commissioned Global Black Maternal health to lead a research project to better understand the experiences of Black and mixed heritage children and families when a child has special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

Children's mental health

Margaret Taribo

Director, ParentSkills2Go

Opinion

03 Apr 2024

My Child & Me: Reforming ‘parenting programmes’

How can we reform ‘parenting programmes’ so they are culturally appropriate, compassionate, and factor in the inequities families' face? Our inspiring partner Margaret Taribo from ParentSkills2Go has written about their new approach to supporting parents

Children's mental health

Lauren Gasser

Communications Manager

Latest updates

Growing stronger together: insights into children’s healthy social development

A review of national data, academic research, and families’ experiences to understand how the policy landscape around children’s mental health and social development can be more equitable and impactful.

Children's mental health

Lauren Gasser

Communications Manager

Reports

No Timeouts: understanding the impact of behavioural difficulties on children and families

We commissioned ethnographic research to help us better understand the reality of life for children and families affected by behavioural difficulties.

Children's mental health

Lauren Gasser

Communications Manager

Opinion

Rosie’s story

Rosie, 11, lives in a flat in Southwark with her mum and her four siblings. Rosie was diagnosed with ADHD four years ago and is now on medication, which has changed her behaviour dramatically.

Children's mental health

Lauren Gasser

Communications Manager

Reports

Zack’s story

Zack, 7, lives with his mum and sister in Southwark. He has not yet been formally diagnosed. He is bubbly and energetic, but can be quick to explode and have full-blown tantrums.

Children's mental health

Lauren Gasser

Communications Manager

Opinion

Raina and Audrey’s story

Raina, 18, and Audrey, 14 live together with their mother in Southwark. Raina has no official diagnosis, but has a suspected form of affective disorder, and Audrey has been diagnosed with OCD, depression, and anxiety.