Join us for a conference bringing together educators, mental health professionals, and policy leaders to address the urgent need for emotionally safe and inclusive learning environments. This year’s theme “feeling safer to connect, belong, and learn” underscores the foundational role of psychological safety, belonging, and connection in both academic success and personal development. Thanks to
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The Public Health team is exploring on how best to support schools with food and nutrition. We know that nutrition is a key element in both physical and mental wellbeing, and can affect engagement and learning in school. Public Health are interested in commissioning a new programme for schools, and are keen to hear from
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 will take place 9-15 February, and the theme this year is “This Is My Place”. Our sense of belonging as individuals, in our friendships, in school, and in communities plays a central role in our mental health and wellbeing. The school community is vital for providing inclusive and nurturing environments,
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The Youth Arts & Health Trust are offering fully funded Anxiety & me online training workshops for school staff across Devon, thanks to funding from Devon County Council. The training focuses on: Each school attending will be given copies of an Anxiety & Me workbook or resources and exercises for enabling creative and comfortable conversations
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How can schools support positive body image in pupils? To support schools with body image education, the DSWP are excited to be working with The Body Happy Organisation™ to provide all schools across the DCC area with a fully funded package of body image education resources. The Body Happy Organisation™ is an award winning educational
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week from the 12th to 18th May – making time for mental wellbeing and self-care is important. Being part of a community can make life feel more meaningful and enjoyable, help us feel happier and safer, and improve our mental health. By making the most of the communities around us, we
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It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week Monday 24th February – Sunday 2nd March. The purpose of this week is to raise awareness of eating disorders and provide resources and support. Eating disorders can affect anyone. It is very likely you know someone who is living with an eating disorders, but you may not realise it. Right
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Trauma-informed practice in education focuses on understanding the impact of trauma, supporting affected pupils, and creating inclusive and safe environments. Trauma-informed approaches to behaviour start by asking “what has happened to you?” rather than “what have you done?”. The National Education Union have produced a free trauma-informed toolkit for schools that outlines why this approach
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It’s Children’s Mental Health Week the 3rd – 9th February, and this year, the theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself. The aim is to encourage children and young people to embrace self-awareness and explore what it means to them. This will help them to grow and develop resilience to cope with what life throws at
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Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event, which has millions of people take part, including people in schools, further education, private, public, and charity sectors, families, and individuals. The theme for this year is ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health. Keeping active and moving your body regularly is evidenced to improve mental health,
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