Unreliable February weather, coupled with families not necessarily being able to get out and about, could mean it’s harder than usual to keep children upbeat and active this half term. While more time at home often means more time online, it doesn’t have to be solely...
Dealing with anxiety is tough, but help is always available. That’s the message from the Young Minds charity. They explain that lots of us will go through periods of time where we feel more anxious than usual, especially during times of uncertainty and change....
It’s always great to receive positive feedback, and we love sharing comments about our events, so here are some recent Tweets, including one from Dogs Trust, one of our partner agencies. For us, it’s very important to know that pupils and teaching staff...
1 in 6 children and young people have a diagnosable mental health problem, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood. 50% of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14. 1 in 10 boys aged 5-19 with a mental...
Child sexual abuse is a reality for thousands of children across our country, with at least one in ten estimated to experience sexual abuse before they turn 16. That’s a disturbing statistic from the government campaign ‘Let’s Stop Abuse Together. In...
It’s vitally important that children and young people stay safe when out walking or cycling. A survey commissioned by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) of parents of primary school pupils found that less than half had received any road...
