Lockdown survey

Power2 recently carried out a survey among young people in the West Midlands to see how they are fairing in the run up to going back to school. or college after the lockdown.

59% of YP in the West Midlands region are now worried or nervous about going back to school/college.

47% of YP in the West Midlands region feel their mental health has been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown.

How are your young people feeling about being back at school or college? Are you noticing more issues arising with mental health for staff and students?

Read the survey findings below

Characteristics from the West Midlands

92% of YP were aged between 11-16 years old.

92% of YP were NON BAME.

68% of YP were from a Low Socio Economic Area (Top 3 IDACI Post Code Ranking)

91% of YP had never taken part in a Power2 programme previously.

82% of YP were from Walsall.

Our recent survey of young people’s needs in and following lockdown – findings from the West Midlands

67% of YP in the West Midlands region are currently finding it more difficult to stay motivated with their schoolwork

43% of YP in the West Midlands region are finding it challenging have everyone at home more often.

59% of YP in the West Midlands region are now worried or nervous about going back to school/college.

47% of YP in the West Midlands region feel their mental health has been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown.

64% of YP in the West Midlands region feel they are currently getting into bad habits (poor diet, lack of exercise, poor sleep patterns etc.).

48% of YP in the West Midlands from Low Socio Economic backgrounds are finding it more challenging having everyone at home compared to 37% from higher Socio Economic Backgrounds.

63% of YP in the West Midlands from Low Socio Economic backgrounds are now more worried about their future compared to 52% from a Higher Socio Economic Background

33% of YP in the West Midlands from a High Socio Economic backgrounds feel that they do NOT have someone to talk to about their worries compared to 22% from a Lower Socio Economic Background.

About Power2

At Power2, we believe there is no greater cost to society than unfulfilled potential. We are a youth empowerment charity that is helping young people to achieve their potential by developing crucial life skills, boosting confidence and improving self-esteem.

We deliver evidence-based, early-intervention youth development programmes to young people who are at risk of not reaching their academic potential, have emotional needs and/or are at risk of school exclusion. We are most well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme, which sees young people mentor children in a nursery setting whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification.