Mental Health and wellbeing is at the top of the agenda in terms of ethos, policy and implementation across the whole of Wales. A comprehensive new curriculum has been launched, with Health and Wellbeing as one of the ‘Core Areas of Learning’ and highlighted as a key priority for developing whole school approaches and a wellbeing culture...
Most children will be aware of the Queen's death; so it's important to talk about it. Children may be feeling worried, they may just be curious or have questions and a range of feelings that they will need help with, to begin to make sense of what is happening around them.
The 9th day of the 9th month is International FASD Day, and September is International FASD Awareness Month. In this blog, we draw attention to what primary schools can do to support children with this condition, and how our Hamish & Milo Wellbeing Resources can help.
We’re very proud to have been nominated for the Education today School & Supplier Awards for Wellbeing Resource or Support of the Year – category criteria being that we’re helping schools address the mental health and wellbeing issues among pupils and/or staff.
Our top 12 tips for teachers to support healthy transitions as children return to school! Research shows that transition from parents and caregivers to the classroom can activate a child’s stress response system in their bodies. Read our suggestions and strategies infographic.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are a Finalist in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Wales Awards in the category of 'Best Education Product or Service'. This award is to recognise and celebrate a product or service designed to provide mental health and wellbeing support to the education sector.
Having friends and a network of support is a vital factor in our emotional wellbeing and self-esteem. Being with friends and feeling secure in friendships, has a significant impact on children’s learning and engagement at school.
Giving children a voice and opportunities to feel heard and valued is essential in creating wellbeing cultures in our schools, as well as being vital for mental health, our relationships and social and emotional development.
Children need to know that it is safe and that it is important for them to express their view... An important part of measuring the outcome of the Hamish & Milo wellbeing intervention, the ‘child voice questionnaire’ shows the experience from the child’s perspective.
Lytchett Matravers Primary School, Dorset is a relatively large primary school whose ethos centres around children being valued, happy and confident. “I didn’t realise quite the level of impact but now thinking about all we have done and the impact on all the children, I’m really thinking we are making such a difference.” Hazel said smiling with the realisation.
Proud to be working with the prestigious Department of Psychology, University of Bath in a research project to explore and exemplify impact on children’s wellbeing.
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