News and blogs
Keep up to date with the latest news from mdeducational foundation or have a read of the articles we publish about the wellbeing of young people
Latest blogs
How to improve student attendance in schools: Practical and impactful steps to support young people
Student attendance is a big concern topic across the UK and Ireland right now. BBC News reported that more than one in five children in England are persistently absent from the classroom. According to [...]
Empowering support for Wellbeing Leads – an interview with mdeducational foundation Clinical Supervisor, Catherine Llewellyn
mdeducational foundation has had an amazing year, full of growth and exciting improvements. To mention a few; we significantly increased the number of schools we provide funding to, attended the NAPD Annual Conference and [...]
Putting the spotlight on student wellbeing – mdeducational foundation at the NAPD Annual Conference
In October 2023, mdeducational foundation attended the Annual NAPD Conference in Galway, Ireland – an incredible opportunity and honour to connect with educational leaders from across the Republic of Ireland to share our mission. [...]
5 workshop ideas that schools can use to improve student wellbeing and mental health
We’re currently experiencing a wellbeing crisis in education, with rates of probable mental disorders in 17-19-year-olds rising from 1 in 10 in 2017 to 1 in 4 in 2022 (NHS, 2022). This highlights even [...]
How does social media impact young people’s mental health and wellbeing?
In today's hyper-connected world, social media has become a standard part of the daily lives of young people. Born into the age of technology and social media, GenZ has embraced platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, [...]
One year towards a brighter future – Leah Iles, CEO at mdeducational foundation
mdeducational foundation is a charity, on a mission for all post-16 students to feel supported in every aspect of their wellbeing, helping them on their journey to a brighter future. We are enabling [...]
Case study: Empowering student wellbeing – a testimonial from a grateful parent
In life, we encounter various challenges that test our resilience and determination. For students, navigating the complexities of academic pressures and personal struggles can be particularly daunting. Life can often throw unexpected curveballs our way [...]
5 ways to help students’ wellbeing in post-16 educational settings
Wellbeing and educational crises are both worsening dramatically year by year. Especially the situation in post-16 educational settings is getting out of hands and our 16-18 year-olds are in need of wellbeing support more [...]
