This month, young people from Our Wellbeing Our Voice (#BeeWell, @annafreudcharity.bsky.social @thefea.bsky.social) shared their experiences of school, highlighting the importance of belonging, trusted adults, & inclusive practices. 📢 beewellprogramme.org/listening-to... #OurWellbeingOurVoice

Listening to Young Voices: Shaping Education Policy - #BeeWell

Young people campaign department of education wellbeing mental health

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A rich session showcasing data assets from across the North — #BeeWell, Born in Bradford, BaBi and C‑GULL — and how they can inform work on SEND and children’s outcomes.   #CotN #SEND Web links in thread👇🧵 @beewelluk.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social @livunichil.bsky.social

📢 Our Wellbeing Our Voice campaign – what we achieved together The journey continues. Measuring wellbeing nationally is the first step to making young people's wellbeing everybody's business. 📌 Read the full campaign round-up here: beewellprogramme.org/our-wellbein...

Our Wellbeing Our Voice campaign - what we achieved together - #BeeWell

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📌 New Blog: Understanding Internal Exclusion in English Secondary Schools Managing behaviour in secondary schools is complex and demanding task. Internal exclusion is is widely used, but what does the evidence say about its impact? 👉 beewellprogramme.org/understandin...

Understanding Internal Exclusion in English Secondary Schools: What the Evidence Tells Us - #BeeWell

Explore what research reveals about internal exclusion in English secondary schools. Learn how many schools use it, who it affects, its impact on pupils, and what the evidence suggests for future beha...

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Early morning of the 4th feb, peers in the House of Lords debated a national wellbeing measurement with cross-party support for Amendment 233. The message was clear 👉 schools alone aren’t responsible for children’s wellbeing — we all are. Read more 👉 beewellprogramme.org/schools-alon...

Schools alone are not responsible for our children’s wellbeing; we all are: Our Wellbeing Our Voice at Report Stage - #BeeWell

Peers in the House of Lords debate Amendment 233, calling for a national children’s wellbeing measurement programme. Strong cross-party support and backing from 60+ organisations highlighted.

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🏛️ Final Day in the House of Lords: National Wellbeing Measurement. We are calling on the government to implement a national wellbeing measurement programme to address the needs of children and young people across England. 📖Briefing: 320eeebf-ba68-4213-a42d-8a9d6adbdac6.filesusr.com/ugd/6af426_1...

#BeeWell research shows young people’s experiences in special schools vary by type of need. While many feel well supported by teachers, some groups especially those in the broad SEND category report lower belonging and happiness with attainment. 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

🌟Great to come together for the Jan 2026 #BeeWell National Coalition event, sharing insights, regional updates, and inspiring initiatives driving young people’s wellbeing. Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with all things #BeeWell: ow.ly/bHlQ50Y1JP3

🏃‍♀️ Physical activity is key to wellbeing, yet girls remain less active than boys. #BeeWell data shows these gender gaps persist across Greater Manchester. Turning evidence into action is key. Read here: beewellprogramme.org/wp-content/u...

ICYMI: Professor Neil Humphrey appeared on BBC North West Tonight discussing #BeeWell’s @qiqicheng.bsky.social research on social media, gaming and young people’s wellbeing. 📺 Interview : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw9e... 📖 Research: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

Professor Neil Humphrey on BBC North West Tonight - 15th January 2026

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"Social media time does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems"- @theguardian.com coverage of our latest peer-reviewed study which shows the picture is more complex. 📖Guardian article: www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j... 🔗Research: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

Social media time does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems – study

Research finds no evidence heavier social media use or more gaming increases symptoms of anxiety or depression

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Emily’s story highlights the importance of wellbeing data to shape more effective mental health support and policies for children and young people. This week marks the House of Lords’ Report Stage of the Children’s Wellbeing Bill. 🔗 Check out the campaign: www.ourwellbeingourvoice.org

Our Wellbeing Our Voice Campaign | National Wellbeing Measurement

Our Wellbeing Our Voice is a campaign supported by Fair Education Alliance, The Children’s Society, #BeeWell, Pro Bono Economics and a growing coalition of organisations - calling on the government to...

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Our Young Champion Emily and Grace are calling for a National Wellbeing Measure for better mental health data, helping prevent mental ill health in future generations. www.ourwellbeingourvoice.org

Our Young Champion Emily and Grace are calling for a National Wellbeing Measure for better mental health data, helping prevent mental ill health in future generations. www.ourwellbeingourvoice.org

UK young people are unhappier than nearly all their European counterparts.  Our partner @beewelluk.bsky.social’s founder is on @fabnhsstuff.bsky.social podcast explaining why we need a national wellbeing measurement in the new Schools Bill from the government: fabnhsstuff.net/fab-collecti...

FabStuff Podcast–keeping YOU In the Loop

Its live now ...........In this new FabStuff podcast series, Niall and Roy leverage their extensive experience in health and social care, engaging in probing conversation

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📢 #BeeWell research with 25,000+ pupils aged 11–14 found little evidence that social media or gaming causes anxiety or depression. Wellbeing depends on support, connections, and daily life, not just screen time. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

Time spent on gaming and social media not to blame for teen mental health issues

A major new study from The University of Manchester has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging one of the most w...

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📢 @uk.theconversation.com covers #BeeWell’s qiqicheng.bsky.social latest research on digital technology and young people's wellbeing. The findings show that the link between social media, gaming, and wellbeing is far more nuanced. 📰 Read the coverage here: theconversation.com/evidence-for...

🎙️ David Gregson, Co-founder of #BeeWell, joined the FabStuff: In the Loop podcast with Niall Dickson CBE and Roy Lilley to underline the importance of listening to young people’s voices when measuring and improving wellbeing. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2489623/epis...

Episode 15 David Gregson - FabStuff Podcast

To start their 2026 podcasts, Niall and Roy make a departure from their usual focus on the politics and management of the NHS, and explore the worrying state of our young people.  The awful reali...

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🎉 The countdown is on — just 2 weeks until our National coalition of partners event! On 22January, we’ll be sharing #BeeWell research highlights, learning from partners, & updates on our campaign to improve children & young people’s wellbeing. 📌 Save your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/beewell-na...

#BeeWell national Coalition of Partners meeting

Be part of the #BeeWell Coalition of Partners meeting as we come together to reflect on recent progress and discuss new wellbeing insights.

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Our 'How To' Toolkits support practitioners to implement the report recommendations: Education providers: www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H... Child health services: www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H... Local authorities: www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H... #ChildrenFirst

Improving school attendance - N8 Research Partnership

Child of the North and Centre for Young Lives put forward new recommendations to tackle the school absence crisis.

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We urgently need a whole system response to address the multifaceted root causes of school absence. Our latest analysis highlights a persisting attendance crisis, with inequalities related to poverty and disadvantage becoming entrenched. Read on for insights and recommendations 👇 #ChildrenFirst

#BeeWell attended the Ambitious About Inclusion conference with @mission44.bsky.social and the @cfyounglives.bsky.social — a powerful day focused on amplifying youth voice. We were challenged to ask: What practical action will you take to reduce lost learning and share best practice?

💡 The arts can transform young people’s wellbeing, and even boost the economy. A new study from @manchester.ac.uk's @beewelluk.bsky.social team and PBE reveals how creative activities can dramatically improve youth wellbeing. 🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t... 🧵 (1/5)

The arts can transform young people’s wellbeing and deliver big economic returns, study finds

A new study led by The University of Manchester’s #BeeWell team and PBE (formerly Pro Bono Economics) has found that artistic activities can dramatically improve young people’s wellbeing - with effect...

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It’s #AntiBullyingWeek, and we’re using our #PowerForGood! ⚡️ Check out the inspiring anti-bullying work happening at Lift New Forest, spotlighted in the Anti-Bullying Alliance blog. 💙 👉 - anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/aba-our-work... bit.ly/4mN5Ous

Guest Blog - Student Voice in Action: Tackling Bullying Together at a Hampshire Secondary School

This is a guest blog written by #BeeWell & Lift New Forest.

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🗞️ ICYMI: Our #BeeWell research has been featured in schoolsweek.bsky.social 👉 schoolsweek.co.uk/time-in-isolation-room-damages-student-wellbeing-study-suggests Read the research here 👉 bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Isolation rooms 'damaging' to student wellbeing - study

Spending time in isolation rooms due to poor behaviour is resulting in pupils feeling reduced belonging, having poorer relationships with teachers and some reporting lower levels of mental wellbeing, ...

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Research from @beewelluk.bsky.social into the scale of the use of isolation within schools highlighted in @theguardian.com, with researchers from @educationuom.bsky.social carrying out the first large-scale investigation into internal exclusion 👇

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One in 12 secondary pupils put in isolation rooms at least once a week, study finds

"We need a system that works for everybody" 📻 neilhumphrey.bsky.social spoke on BBC Radio 5 Live today(from 11:40am) about new #BeeWell research showing how school “'isolation' rooms can impact pupil wellbeing. Listen or catch up: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Children’s wellbeing is still in decline, according to childrenssociety.bsky.social’s #GoodChildhoodReport 2025. We back their recommendations to reclaim hope and call for the government to take decisive action to overturn this damaging decline: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

This #YouthMentalHealthDay, we're celebrating young people in Rochdale who are working to #ShareSupport as Young Health Activists. 🔗 Learn more: beewellprogramme.org/celebrating-...

Celebrating Rochdale’s Young Health Activists leading wellbeing campaigns across their school - #BeeWell

Young Health Activists, Rochdale schools, peer wellbeing support, #BeeWell, youth-led health campaigns, Young Health Champions, RSPH Level 2, mental health in schools, anti-vaping campaign, youth part...

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📢The fourth principle of the #OurWellbeingOurVoice coalition is regular. 🔗 Learn more about the campaign : www.ourwellbeingourvoice.org/about

📑 New #BeeWell Evidence Brief: Unfolding Absence reveals how school attendance patterns change over the year and are influenced by wellbeing, aspirations, and life context. 📎https://ow.ly/Hsq250WWWUz