ABSTRACT
Within article 3 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it states the ‘best interest of the child’ is the primary goal to every action taken related to children. In fact, strengthening an aptitude for resilience is fundamental in relation to the concept of mental health, in order to prevent mental health difficulties. The contribution of educational professionals is pivotal for working in these directions, with the aim of ensuring children’s well-being. Based on a children’s rights perspective, this chapter explores the role of educational professionals (teachers, educators, social workers) in guaranteeing children’s well-being within the field of mental health vulnerability, and the conditions that can promote their resilience, with reference to the Italian effort to take care of Special Educational Needs in schools. The effort undertaken by the Italian system in order to take care of children’s Special Educational Needs is presented as a good practice oriented in guaranteeing their well-being and resilience.
