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What does belonging mean in context, is it something that we can measure or something that is felt?

Mohammad Umaid of the Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences explores his perception of belonging in an educational setting.

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From Policy to Practice: Why Belonging Is a Felt Experience, Not a Metric - Association of Mental Health in Education
Mohammad Umaid is Director of Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences and a DASCIN Ambassador discusses his views on belonging and mental health.
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April 13, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Schools are back Monday, but before the rush, let's recognise your value. 🏫✨

The Mental Health in Education Awards celebrate those going above & beyond for wellbeing. Don't let great work go unnoticed!

⏳ Closes: 30 April
🏆 Nominate: mentalhealthineducationawards.com

#AMHIE #EduSky #MentalHealth
The Mental Health in Education Awards | Celebrating outstanding mental health and wellbeing in Education
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April 10, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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🗞️ March 2026 UK Education Round-up:

We dive into:

-The £1.6bn Inclusive Mainstream Fund 🏫

-NEU strike ballots over "unfunded" pay rises 🪧

-HE financial "crisis management" 🎓

-New digital wellbeing guidance 📱

Full briefing: amhie.com/amhie-newsle...

#EduSkyUK #EduSky #UKTeaching
AMHIE Newsletter March 2026 - Association of Mental Health in Education
Welcome to our Easter newsletter for March 2026, we've had podcasts and pillars and good chat about what to do now following on from 'Every Child Achieving
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March 31, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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The DfE's new screen time guidance for under-5s isn't just advice for parents—it’s a blueprint for the next generation of learners.

How does this change our early intervention strategies for 2026 and beyond?

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#EduSkyUK #EduSky #UKTeaching
New screen time guidance for parents of under-5s
Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance.
www.gov.uk
March 27, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Term 3 roundup: The 2026 White Paper has formalised what AMHIE has said for years—inclusion is a statutory duty, not an optional extra.

Rest up, #EduSky. Big shifts ahead for September.

#EduSkyUK #UKEd #SEND #MentalHealth #Education
March 27, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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What a pleasure it was to welcome Nicola and Mohammad to our latest episode of AMHIE on AIR.

Mentioned 27 times in the white paper, can belonging be a reality or is it just another hoop for schools to jump through?

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Our exciting new podcast: AMHIE on air
Our exciting new podcast features speakers from across the UK mental health in education community discussing the biggest issues facing the sector.
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March 25, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Episode 4 of AMHIE on Air; welcoming back Nicola Bailey and a brand new guest Mohammad Umaid from the Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences.

Moderated by Lily Blakeledge look out for the next episode landing on Wednesday.

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#EduSky #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching
Our exciting new podcast: AMHIE on air
Our exciting new podcast features speakers from across the UK mental health in education community discussing the biggest issues facing the sector.
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March 23, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Why is the UK SEND system in a "vicious cycle"? It’s the "Reactive Trap." 🧵

#EduSkyUK #EduSky #UKTeaching #NCW2026 #SENDforSchools
March 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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The 2026 'Every Child Achieving and Thriving' White Paper has changed the game for school mental health. Is your strategy ready? 🛡️

Don't just chase compliance—build a culture that lasts. Explore our 8 Pillars of Mental Health Strategy: amhie.com/explaining-t...

#EduSkyUK #UKTeaching #EduSky
AMHIE's 8 pillars: evidence-based mental health strategy
Master school mental health with AMHIE's 8 Pillars. A definitive guide to 2026 DfE compliance, staff wellbeing, and student-led strategy. Audit your school now.
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March 12, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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Big news for Post-16 education! 📢

The Govt has revealed the first V Level subjects (Education, Finance, and Digital) launching in 2027.

Read our summary: amhie.com/landmark-pos...

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching #UKHigherEducation
Breaking News: Landmark Post-16 Reforms and ‘V Levels’ - Association of Mental Health in Education
The (DfE) has today unveiled reforms for post-16 education, introducing V Levels as a new cornerstone of the UK’s qualification landscape.
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March 10, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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The DfE has announced stronger protections against campus extremism, including a 25% rise in Prevent referrals. 🛡️🎓

Full details: tinyurl.com/sbud7yw3

#EduSkyUK #HigherEd #StudentWellbeing #PreventDuty #MentalHealth
Students given stronger protections against extremism on campus
Increased support for universities to tackle extremism and intimidation
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March 9, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Secondary Offer Day has passed, but the emotional ripples are still felt in Year 6 classrooms today. 🌊

Friday Thought: How are we supporting pupils in this "in-between" phase? Let's prioritise emotional safety over admin.

#Education #SecondarySchool #MentalHealth #Year6 #EduSky
March 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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It's World Book Day!

What have you got planned for the day? Share some of your ideas, and pictures if you like!

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#WorldBookDay #MentalHealth #Education
Go all in for World Book Day
World Book Day 2026 books and book tokens. Inspire kids with free activities, costume ideas, and reading fun for all ages.
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March 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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The 2026 SEND reforms are here.

Upgrade your impact with the Advanced Designated Mental Health Lead course.
🎓 Level 4 Accredited
🛠️ Strategic Frameworks
🗓️ Starts March 9th!

Limited spaces. Don't get left behind.
🔗 community.amhie.com/course/advan...

#EduSky #MentalHealth #SchoolLeadership
Advanced Designated Mental Health Lead Live Online March 2026 | Association of Mental Health in Education Community Area
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March 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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What a great day out in Newcastle! Our brand new format was a big success with our attendees; covering compliance and the newest guidance and policy updates we helped them to tick all the right mental health boxes!

#mentalhealth #education #conferences #newcastle #EduSky
March 3, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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The "digital childhood" is about to change. 🌐

The UK Govt has launched a major consultation on social media bans, AI chatbot risks, and overnight curfews.

Read more here: amhie.com/digital-well... 🦋

#EduSky #MentalHealth #OnlineSafety #UKEd
DfE Press Release: launch of a landmark consultation on UK children's digital wellbeing - Association of Mental Health in Education
Digital Wellbeing: What the new landmark consultation on online safety means for UK schools.
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March 2, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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White papers and educational reform - February 2026 has taken us into a new era.

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#newsletter #amhienews #mentalhealth #education #EduSkyUK #EduSky
AMHIE Newsletter February 2026 - Association of Mental Health in Education
February 2026 has been a landmark month for the UK education sector, defined by the release of the most significant policy overhaul in years: the Schools
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February 27, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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The new SEND White Paper is a lot to digest.

Tomorrow at 3:30 pm, Richard Daniel Curtis is sharing 15 actionable steps to help Mental Health Leads stay ahead of the curve.

Exclusively for AMHIE members. Grab your spot: amhie.com/membership-t...

#EduSkyUK #EduSky #SENDforschools
February 24, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Andre has the right idea! Training a mental health lead has never been a better idea.

Visit amhie.com to browse our training options. If you have any questions contact our team

#training #UKTeaching #EduSkyUK #EduSky
February 24, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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The SEND reform white paper has finally landed - here's everything you need to know in our short summary:

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#whitepaper #SENDreform #policy #DfE #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching
DfE Policy: "Every child achieving and thriving" - Association of Mental Health in Education
The SEND policy reform white paper has just landed - here's what you need to know
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February 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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If the proposals reported by BBC News
(www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...) are confirmed, the Association of Mental Health in Education (AMHIE) strongly welcomes this review.

#SENDreform #leakeddocuments #education #mentalhealth #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching
Pupils' SEND support to be reviewed after primary, leaked plans suggest
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Here's something to brighten things up before schools starts back up - if you buy a regional conference ticket we'll give you your money back!

More here: amhie.com/mental-healt...

#AMHIE #EduSkyUK #EduSky #UKTeaching #SmallSchoolsEduSky #Headteachers #TeacherEducation
AMHIE's great value conferences: pay now and get a refund?
Mental Health - Are you ticking the right boxes? AMHIE's regional conferences return with a great value offer - pay now and get your money back!
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February 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Friday Thought: Do our classrooms demand compliance or encourage belonging? 🏫

#EduSky #UKEd #Inclusion #MentalHealth #SocialJustice
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Toolkit teaser 👀
Practical, evidence-based, systems-focused.

Free members get it Friday.
👉 Sign up all this week.
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#EduSkyUK #Childrensmentalhealthweek #EduSky #UKTeaching
February 11, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Belonging is built into systems — not just support plans.

Our free toolkit for educators drops Friday.

👉 Read more and sign up to get your resources - amhie.com/childrens-me...

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching #MentalHealth
February 10, 2026 at 10:54 AM