Children's Mental Health Week 2023
Healthy Eating Week - Monday 13th June - Friday 17th June
Our theme for the Week this year is, Eat well for you and the planet! Each day of the Week will have a different theme:
For more information and advice
https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthy-eating-week/
Mental Health Awareness Week - 10th - 16th May
https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-week/
Find support and advice on this website
‘Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week’ aims is to shine a spotlight on the importance of children’s mental health. The theme this year is ‘Express Yourself’ and it encourages children to be creative as a means of sharing their feelings, thoughts and ideas. For more information and ideas please access the website
https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk
Sugar Awareness Week - 18th Jan - 24th Jan
National Sugar Awareness Week aims to help raise awareness of the damaging effect of too much sugars in our diet. Please see the link to find tips on how to reduce your families sugar intake.
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/food-facts/sugar/sugar-swaps-for-kids
Support links for Parents during Pandemic
We are all aware of how difficult the last few months have been and how the Lockdown is affecting each one of us in many different ways. Here are some websites you may find useful to support your well being during this time.
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/
https://www.bbbc.org.uk/news/looking-after-your-health-and-wellbeing-during-lockdown/
https://wildernessfoundation.org.uk/wildtime/
https://www.mindful.org/being-gentle-with-your-feelings-in-lockdown/
Time to Talk Day
February 4th 2020
Parents and guardians play an essential part in safeguarding their child's mental wellbeing. Here is a link to the 'Time to change' website for information.
Healthy Eating Week
Here are some ideas for encouraging your child to eat healthier.
https://heas.health.vic.gov.au/schools/healthy-lunchboxes
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes
Children's Mental Health Week
2nd-9th Feb 2020
https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/about-the-week/
Theme this year: Find Your Brave!
In school we are encouraging children to 'be brave' and talk about their feelings, emotions and worries.