'Mental Health and Wellbeing Online' and less COVID

Staying healthy whilst learning at home – ‘10-a-day’

We are also aware that many children may find an extended period of seperation from peers difficult. We are therefore looking to encourage the ’10-a-day’ approach that we use at school. In the Headteacher’s blog you can hear Tracey, the school Nurse talking about how important these are.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

The importance of children and young people's mental health has never been more critical, particularly post pandemic. At the Cornerstone Academy Trust the children engage with a number of activities for Children’s Mental Health Week. The focus has often been on getting children and adults to find creative ways to share your thoughts, feelings and emotions through activities like music, art, dance or photography.

Mental Health Week Resources, Activites and Information

The week is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on children and young people's mental health. By getting involved, you'll not only be raising important awareness, but also vital funds to help more children and young people get the emotional support they need.

From 5-11 February 2024 schools, youth groups, organisations and individuals across the UK will take part in Children’s Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is Express Yourself. For more information have a browse through their lovely website

The free resources will help children and young people to explore what it means to Express Yourself. All of the ideas can be adapted for use in school, for home-schooling, online lessons or independent learning. 

Mental Health Week Toolkit

Mentally Healthy Schools, a website from the Anna Freud Netional Centre for Children and Families have put together a wonderful toolkit that includes resources for children, staff and parents. Feel free to browse or download it by selecting the image below