We know that children's mental health, diet, sleep and general health can impact on their learning and behaviours at school so we want to work with our families to ensure that pupils and the wider community have access to useful information.
One of our School Development Plan priorities is to support pupils understand more about healthy choices they can make with the support of the adults who care for them at home and at school.
Please do take a look at the resources below. If you are concerned about any aspect of your child's health do talk to health professionals or the school where we can signpost or provide the information, training or support required.
The National Child Measurement Programme
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) for children in Reception class and Year 6: Watch this film to see what the programme is all about.
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The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP)
This important programme measures the height and weight of children in Reception class (aged 4 to 5) and year 6 (aged 10 to 11), to assess overweight and obesity levels in children within primary schools.
General Support and Advice
Dr Alex George's five top tips for good mental health and wellbeing
Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr. Alex George gives his five top tops for good mental health and wellbeing, ahead of the February half term holiday.
How to wash your hands
Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and flu. But what's the best handwashing technique? Washing your hands properly should take about as long as singing "Happy Birthday" twice (around 20 seconds).
Physical Activity
Movement is Life
Understand what exercise does to our cells and why physical exercise in school is important to child development and well-being. Commissioned by Intelligent Health and The Youth Sport Trust
Welcome to Cosmic Kids!
Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for children aged 3+, used in schools and homes all over the world.
Well-being and Mental Health
Early Intervention Support for Parents / Carers
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NESSIE - Positive Mental Health Support
We support the positive mental health of children and young people. We do this three ways: We offer 1-1 and group arts therapies for children and young people; We offer training and supervision of professionals in educational settings; We offer training forums and support to parents and carers.
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YOUnited
YOUnited offers support to children and young people aged 5 to 17 with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
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Keep Your Head
This website is a central point for information on children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This site signposts you to important online information and local services on mental health and well-being for young people. It’s for children, young people, parents, carers, teachers and other professionals.
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Young Minds UK
Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people.
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Cogwheel Counselling
Cogwheel Counselling is a Cambridgeshire-based charity, formed in 1988, which works to improve the emotional and mental well-being of local people.
Let's talk about Mental Health
Talking about our mental health is one of the most basic things we can do to keep it healthy.
Healthy Eating
Better Health | Healthier Families website portal for parents and carers - useful information on a range of healthy food topics
Better Health Food Scanner App Explainer
What is the Better Health Food Scanner and how does it work? The app is available for download on iPhone and Android.
Putting the NHS Food Scanner App to the test! | NHS
Mum and singer Nadine Coyle teams up with Dr Linia Patel as they meet the Denovagiene family to put the NHS Food Scanner App to the test.Download the free NH...
Food Scanner APP: Android APP available here | Apple IOS App available here
Sleeping Support
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Children - support from the Sleep Charity
Quality sleep is essential for children’s growth and development. A decent night’s sleep will help them to do better at school, allow them to react more quickly to situations, have a more developed memory, learn more effectively and solve problems, plus it will make them less susceptible to colds and other minor ailments, less irritable and better behaved!
Forest School
Below are the disease health risks associated with our activity at Abington Woods. The chances of any child or adult contracting the diseases are very low. Staff are aware of these risks and manage the activities safely to minimise any chance of children or adults being impacted. This section is for your information and to provide the official NHS guidance on these diseases. If you have any concerns please do speak with the school.