What role does school play in youth development?

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Young people are keen to have experiences that allow them to develop mastery, control, and confidence. Schools provide such opportunities and contribute to a young person’s resilience and safety through fostering a sense of achievement and self-efficacy in the context of a positive school ethos. Research shows that, together with parent–family connectedness, perceived school-connectedness (having a sense of belonging at school, feeling recognised and respected) is protective against nearly all risky behaviours (except pregnancy). The most effective interventions around adolescent well-being are those where parents and educators work together.