We regularly receive some great feedback from schools about our Junior Lifeskills Interactive Resources, so this is a post that we love to update and share. Many thanks to all the teachers who have taken the time to pass on their comments to us. The Junior Life skills...

Today is National Burns Awareness Day, the annual campaign organised by The Children’s Burns Trust. The focus of this year’s campaign is the devastating link between children living in the most deprived areas of England and Wales and those who are admitted to a...

Record numbers of children and young people are being referred to mental health services for crisis and non-crisis care, as the toll of the pandemic on the country’s mental health is revealed in a new analysis by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Eighteen months...

We often post about road safety as it's important that everyone stays safe on the road whether they're a pedestrian, cyclist or a passenger travelling in a vehicle. Children and young people can be especially vulnerable travelling to or from school or when out with...

The education team at CEOP (the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command) have told us about some great resources they have for educators and parents. If you’re planning online safety sessions for this term, you may find them useful. They're aimed at children...

Mental health problems can be very damaging, affecting people in many ways. For children and young people, triggers can be issues such as eating disorders, self-esteem, bullying, life changes, behavioural problems, and others. Knowing how to recognise and deal with...

An alarming article in the Daily Mirror (24 August) reveals that online grooming of children has rocketed by almost 70% in the last three years, following a Freedom of Information investigation by the NSPCC. The article explains - Information gathered from 42 police...

On July 26th, two 14-year-old boys were found guilty of the murder of Olly Stephens (13) in Reading, Berkshire, in January. A 14-year-old girl who was also involved in the crime was found guilty of manslaughter. All three are now awaiting sentencing. They murdered...

Two London Councils, the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea have produced a useful mental health support guide for young people.

We're excited to share some photos from another of our events. This time it's the Reigate & Banstead 'Junior Citizen' which started on Monday, 5th July and finishes on Friday, 16th July 2021 at Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate RH2 8EF. By the time the...