Importance of Belonging: Why Feeling Connected Matters
Research is clear: belonging isn’t an ‘optional extra’. It protects mental health, boosts engagement and supports achievement. When students feel they belong, they attend, persevere and believe they can succeed.
In this three-part guide on the importance of belonging, we explore:
How belonging supports mental health and emotional wellbeing
Why belonging is critical to attendance and engagement
How belonging underpins achievement, progress and attainment
A practical guide to creating a school where every student belongs, thrives and can achieve — giving clear steps for a deliberate, whole-school approach.
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Why this matters now
Many schools are doing the right work — but evidence is often scattered across systems and hard to present clearly under inspection pressure.
About Satchel Pulse
Satchel Pulse helps schools understand how different students experience school, identify needs early, and track inclusion, wellbeing and personal development over time.
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