Engaging Families in Student Support Plans
Students with parents and caregivers that engage in their school life have a 98% average attendance rate. Alongside social and emotional development, attending school is vital for a child’s well-being
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The Science Behind Emotional Journaling
Mental health problems impact 14% of 10-19-year-olds worldwide, and this figure is rising. In 2023, 1 in 5 UK children had a probable mental disorder. Six years prior, this figure
The Mental Health Benefits of Writing & Sharing a Mood Journal for Young People
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, mental health has become a topic of utmost importance. Young people, in particular, face numerous challenges that can have a detrimental impact on their
Student Health and Wellness Critical to Ensuring Safe Schools
This article is written by Gary Pettengell and appears in Campus Safety. You can read the full article here. The 2022-2023 school year was brutal for many students and school
Ed Tech Is Critical to Addressing the Student Mental Health Crisis
This article is written by Gary Pettengell and appears in THE Journal (“Technological Horizons in Education”). You can read the full article here. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Surgeon
3 Ways to Leverage Tech for Better Student Mental Health
This article is written by Gary Pettengell and appears on eSchool News. You can read the full article here. Researchers have long speculated that the increasing use of technology and social media among
Podcast: Children’s Mental Health in Decline
Gary Pettengell was interviewed for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Social Work Talks Podcast. You can listen to the podcast here. American children’s mental health is worsening. Young
3 Keys to Leading Through the Student Mental Health Crisis
This article is written by Gary Pettengell and appears on District Administration. You can read the full article here. A staggering student mental health crisis is pressing many school administrators
Why You Should Implement an Electronic Student Support Case Management System
As a school administrator, taking care of your school’s student support system is one of your most important responsibilities. An effective student support and case management system is the key
Key Reasons to Use Electronic Referral Systems in Schools
Schools today are faced with various challenges when it comes to providing student services, specifically in terms of accessing a school-based clinician. Previously, engaging with these professionals was often done
“By working with a range of support agencies via ECINS, we are able to see specific details relating to how an individual’s meetings with partners have transpired. That gives us a much richer picture of an individual’s situation and enables us to provide tailored support to divert them from re-offending.”
Emma Taylor, Investigation Management Unit Operator, Cambridgeshire Constabulary
“ECINS enables us to run our meetings and share information with all partners, and gives us the confidence that we are discussing and sharing in a secure manner.”
Phil Priestley, Cambs City/South Cambs/Hunts NPT SPOC, Cambridgeshire Constabulary
“Having our information on ECINS, which can be accessed remotely, enables our outreach team to work outside of the office in community settings, which provides significant cost and time savings.”
Deborah Hooton, Service Manager, Rape Crisis Centre
“With ECINS all of the information is in one place, unlike with emails, where you don’t get the whole story or you have the risk of people being left off the email chains. Having everything in one place means you get the picture from the very beginning and see all of the developments as the case progresses.”
Les Golding, Modern Slavery Investigator, Sussex Police
“The difference ECINS is making to our organization for efficiency, effectiveness, accessibility and managing our caseloads is enormous. It is transforming the way we can store and manage the families we are supporting.”
Kirsty Richardson, Head of Operations , Tiny Life
“As a former frontline practitioner myself, having used four different case management systems, none have offered the opportunity to work in a multi-agency capacity with such ease as ECINS.”
Jules Trompowsky, Rescue and Response Partnership Coordinator (North London), Rescue and Response Project (County Lines), Brent Council, UK
“ECINS has been absolutely pivotal in the way we are able to work. We don’t have any other system that can communicate across agencies and that is as critical to the work that we currently do.”
Claire George, Head of Peterborough’s Pupil Referral Service and Safeguarding and Prevent Lead for Education, Peterborough
“Our partnership with ECINS gives us a competitive advantage and places us at the cutting edge of monitoring and evaluation. This is going to be a significant catalyst in our success in securing funding, moving forward.”
Devon Cuimara, Founder & CEO, Aboriginal Males Healing Centre
“The time savings we’ve been able to make since using ECINS has been enormous. We now spend far less time in the office and, as a result, far more time with our clients.”
Chris Day, Housing Support Worker, 180° Norfolk, UK