Mental Health and Wellbeing

The importance of children and young people's mental health has never been more critical, particularly with what we're all currently going through with the pandemic. At the Cornerstone Academy Trust the children engaged with a number of activities for Children’s Mental Health Week 2021, and the theme this year was ‘express yourself’. The focus has 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 2021 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 1-7 February 2021 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