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- Key industry leaders discuss challenges faced by young people, how these impact their mental health and what more can be done to improve wellbeing support in secondary schools, colleges and universities
- How can young people, teachers and caregivers have access to reliable wellbeing support?
- What are the gaps and solutions for wellbeing provision and what needs to change?
On May 16th between 1pm and 2.30pm an online panel discussion of key industry figures from the education community and organisations supporting young people will be discussing the social environment surrounding young people, what is impacting their mental health and what more can be done to support wellbeing in UK universities, colleges, and secondary schools.
Panel members will also be discussing challenges such as current gaps and solutions for wellbeing provision and what needs to change to ensure young people, teachers and caregivers have swift and reliable access to wellbeing support.
Panel members include:
- Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Education (dependent upon parliamentary business)
- Elizabeth Milovidov, Senior Corporate Counsel, supporting The LEGO Group as a trusted leader in implementing and promoting digital child safety, rights, and well-being
- Hannah Kinsey, Head of Training and Service Design, YoungMinds
- Rose Stephenson, Director of Policy and Advocacy at The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI)
- Sara Gallagher, Head of Student Wellbeing Services, Bath Spa University
- Richard Krytowycz, Senior Clinical Development Manager, Health Assured
The panel discussion will of interest to primary and secondary schools, HE & FE establishments, including student unions, and accommodation providers, associations and charities involved in supporting young people in education, students, and their parents.
Reasons to join this event
- Listen to key industry influencers as they share their unique perspective on the wellbeing challenges experienced by young people and their support systems
- The panel will consider the importance of early intervention and how this can be achieved
- Discussion on how to unlock new opportunities for supporting young people’s wellbeing, as well as for those overseeing their welfare
- Join in the conversation and ask the panel your question
The event is being hosted by leading education specialist, Endsleigh, part of Howden, the global insurance group. Endsleigh has almost 60 years providing the education community with innovative solutions including providing mental health and wellbeing support for more than one million students.
You can register to attend and submit your question to the panel here.
