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Research and learning from the Hummingbird Project has been submitted to a major House of Commons inquiry examining how children and young people’s mental health is supported across England. The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Inquiry, being conducted jointly by the House of Commons Education Committee and Health and Social Care Committee, is examining the support available to children and young people in education and community settings, including its relationship

A recent report highlighted deeply concerning figures showing that more than one million children in England were referred to mental health services in 2024–25, with anxiety the most common reason for referral. The Children’s Commissioner has warned that demand is rising faster than services can respond, with many children waiting months or even years for support. For MedEquip4Kids, this reinforces something we see every day through our work in schools: children and young peo

Photo by Adrian Greenhalgh, University of Greater Manchester The very first Hummingbird Project Conference took place on Friday 11 July 2025 at the Deane Lecture Theatre, University of Greater Manchester. Attended by around 100 people, the event brought together educators, healthcare professionals, students, and others with a shared interest in the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. The Hummingbird Project is a six-week Positive Psychology intervention

Pupils at St Peter's CE Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne use cards to identity their key character strengths Delivered by children’s...