Webinar: How can anti-racist approaches strengthen mental wellbeing in education?

About this webinar

Schools and colleges play a vital role in shaping not only young people’s learning, but also their sense of belonging and emotional wellbeing. Yet, evidence continues to show that racism can have a lasting impact on mental health and a young person’s ability to thrive in education. 

Reports also indicate that students from racially minoritised backgrounds can face higher rates of exclusion and may encounter barriers when seeking mental health support. It is therefore essential that educators understand how embedding anti-racist approaches can create safer, more inclusive environments where every student feels valued and supported. 

This webinar will explore how anti-racist approaches can strengthen mental health and wellbeing in education. Through reflection, discussion, and examples of good practice, we’ll consider what it means to embed belonging and inclusion at the heart of school and college culture. 

Aims of this webinar

In this webinar you will:  

• Understand the links between racism and young people’s mental health. 

• Identify barriers that prevent racially minoritised students and staff from accessing mental health support in school environments. 

• Reflect on how anti-racist approaches can foster safety, belonging, and inclusion in schools and colleges. 

• Consider practical approaches for creating inclusive school and college communities.  

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is recommended for professionals working in education settings, but it may be relevant to a range of professionals working with children and young people, including:

• Senior mental health leads (SMHLs)

• Designated safeguarding leads (DSLs)

• Senior leaders

• Pastoral staff

• Teachers  

• Local authority colleagues

• Mental health practitioners, Social workers.