Resources
Unlocking support
By James Somerville, Famin Ahmed, and Jessica Weir .
On 16 February 2026.
We identify why young people struggle to access mental health support, and how funders and services can improve pathways.
Event
Youth mental health report launch
On 26 February 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Zoom
Explore our youth mental health report in this webinar with the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition on factors shaping access to support.
Blog
Redesigning youth support with young people
By Lauren Bennett.
On 18 December 2025.
Lauren Bennett, a youth consultant reflects on her role in the Open Youth Infrastructure project, shaping digital systems to help young people access timely, effective support.
Blog
Youth mental health: Experts by experience know how to fix the system
By Jessica Weir, and James Somerville .
On 30 September 2025.
Over the summer, we had the opportunity to hear from young people, parents/carers, and mental health professionals about their views on the youth mental health system.
Blog
4 barriers in the children’s mental health system
By Charlotte Rainer .
On 2 June 2025.
Complexity, lack of prevention and early intervention, gaps in school support, and underfunding of NHS services.
Blog
Emotional health and wellbeing is crucial for school success
By James Noble .
On 6 May 2025.
It's relevant to everyone, not just those with ‘problems’ or 'at risk'.
Resources
The Centre for Emotional Health Nurturing Programme Evaluation
By James Noble, Teresita Eguiguren, and Emma Pearson .
On 6 May 2025.
This report is an evaluation of the Centre for Emotional Health’s application of the Nurturing Programme across a group of Oxfordshire schools.
Blog
New research to help charities stop children and young people ‘falling through gaps’ in mental health support
On 5 March 2025.
NPC have announced a £145,000 project to tackle the youth mental health crisis.
Blog
Spend local growth funds on parent-led early years support, says think tank
On 26 February 2025.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Levelling Up Fund cash should support community-led pre-school services in deprived areas, argues think tank NPC.
Blog
How funders can reduce inequalities in early years
By Abigail Rose .
On 26 February 2025.
Invest in accessible community-led projects, including through micro-grants, and support systemic approaches.
Resources
Understanding the role of community-led early years support
By Abigail Rose, Teresita Eguiguren, Claire Gordon, and James Somerville .
On 26 February 2025.
In this report we explore the types and distribution of community-led early years provision in England.
Resources
How will the climate and nature crises impact education?
By Liz Gadd, and Olivia Halliwell .
On 14 August 2024.
This paper outlines the ways in which the environmental crises impact the education of young people in the UK.
