Healthy Schools Partnership & Digests
Autumn 2020: One
Dear Colleagues,
Digest for Healthy Schools, Healthy Lives and PSHE & Wellbeing Education
A huge “welcome back” to all colleagues at the start of the new term. We hope your summer break was a restful one.
And congratulations to all Healthy Schools across Southwark – a fantastic achievement, over a staggering 140 accreditations, and the borough 3rd across all London LAs for the number of accreditations.
It is a real pleasure to see your success in driving forward your PSHE (incl. RSHE, mental health & emotional wellbeing, etc), physical activity, health & wellbeing initiatives. If you would like to know more, or for any queries, please email lee.souter@southwark.gov.uk
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What’s New
Free Networks, training & CPD (mostly on-line via Zoom)
Become a Mental Health First Aider – Mental Health First Aid England -two days: September 23rd - 24th 2020; 6th -7th October 2020; 13th -14th October 2020; 3rd - 4th November 2020; 14th and 15th December 2020 8:30am - 4:30pm Stephanie Kamara
Secondary PSHE, RSHE, Citizenship & Healthy Schools Subject Network Tuesday 22nd September 2020 4.15pm - 5.45pm
Primary PSHE, RSHE, Citizenship & Healthy Schools Network Wednesday 23rd September 2020 9.30am-11:00am
“Faith sensitive Relationships & Sex Education and Health Education” - Knowing the context of your area’ for primary and secondary schools (2.5 hrs session) Tuesday 29th September 2020 9:30-12pm Claire Clinton- Newham RSHE Partnership
“Faith sensitive Relationships & Sex Education and Health Education” - Working well with your local community’ for primary and secondary schools (2.5 hrs session) Wednesday 30th September 9:30-12pm Claire Clinton- Newham RSHE Partnership
Domestic Abuse Awareness and its impact on children and young people Wednesday 7th October 2020 10am - 12:00pm Dawn Howley- Tender Education and Arts Resource for London (part of MOPAC’s Inclusive Schools programme)
“Faith sensitive Relationships & Sex Education and Health Education” - Introduction to Primary training modules and curriculum planning (1.5 hrs session) Tuesday 13th October 3:30-5pm Claire Clinton- Newham RSHE Partnership
“Faith sensitive Relationships & Sex Education and Health Education” - Secondary curriculum planning (1.5 hrs session) Wednesday 14th October 3:30-5pm Claire Clinton- Newham RSHE Partnership
Outstanding PSHE & Wellbeing through Healthy School - bronze, silver and/or gold Thursday 22nd October 2020, 3:45pm - 5:00pm Healthy Schools Champion/Lee Souter
The new RSE, Health Education (HE), PSHE and Wellbeing curriculum- into practice (PSHE, Science & Safeguarding) Tuesday 10th November 10:00am to 3:00pm Healthy Schools Champion/Lee Souter
RE Coordinators Subject Network: EYFS, KS1, 2 and 3 Thursday 26th November 2020 4 :00pm - 5:30pm Julia Diamond-Conway National RE Adviser
Leading to meet the Equality Duty Monday 7th Dec 2020 10:00am -12:00pm Lee Souter
To book your place, plus other free CPD, search and book on http://schools.southwark.gov.uk
General Information
Edu Resources: e-Bug resources for schools
The Department for Education have recently published “Guidance for full opening: schools”, recommending the free infection prevention education resource ‘e-Bug’. Use e-Bug to prepare for the full opening of Schools in September by:
- Completing free e-learning to improve knowledge and confidence to teach children and young people about microbes and how to prevent the spread of infection.
- Displaying ‘Hand hygiene’ and ‘Cover coughs and sneezes’ posters in bathrooms, handwashing stations, classrooms and shared spaces.
- Sharing “My Back to School Bubble” e-storybook for parents/carers to read with younger children to help them understand new COVID-19 protective measures and tackle anxiety about returning to school.
- Using lesson plans/activities to teach about hand and respiratory hygiene in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
- All resources are free and can be accessed from e-Bug’s COVID-19 webpage.
Relationships & Sex, and Health Education AND Diversity, Equalities & Inclusion Education (& safeguarding themes)
Faith perspectives on Relationships & Sex (RSE) and Health Education (HE)
A guide to support faith-inclusive Relationships & Sex and Health Education in Nottingham Schools Read More
“Anti-Bullying Alliance” and RSE curriculum
This linked page outlines the curriculum requirements relating to bullying under the RSE guidance: Read More
Knife crime lesson plans and resources – Ben Kinsella Trust
Our PSHE lesson plans for KS2, KS3 and KS4 are based on video testimony from ex-gang members, victims and offenders. Read More
NSPCC - Isolated and struggling
Social isolation and the risk of child maltreatment, in lockdown and beyond Read Here
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
Back to school: How to support children's mental health
Guidance on what schools can do to support mental health has been published by the NAHT, Helen Amass takes a look Read More
Coronavirus: Supporting pupils’ mental health and well-being
This report covers ten key areas. Click the links below to go directly to these sections. Read More
DfE’s “Supporting pupil and student mental wellbeing”
The DfE, in collaboration with NHS England, hosted this free webinar for school and college staff on 9 July on how to support returning pupils and students mental wellbeing. You will hear from experts on the impacts of the pandemic on children and young people's mental wellbeing and recovery techniques, and from education leaders about the actions they have been taking. Watch
Mental health and wellbeing in primary schools
Preparing for recovery: Self-review and signposting tool Read More
National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2020
The Trevor Project’s 2020 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health is our second annual release of new insights into the unique challenges that LGBTQ youth face every day. This year’s survey exemplifies our organization’s commitment to using research and data to prevent LGBTQ youth suicide. Read More
NCB: A vision for recovery
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been widespread, affecting the lives of every child and young person in the country. As a partnership of children and young people's organisations we are calling for a new vision of childhood to support children, young people and their families to recover from the impact of COVID-19. But recovery must not mean going back to how things were before, with rising child poverty and services at breaking point. Read More
Covid-19 Recovery Briefing: Back to School
This briefing sets out a recovery plan as children return to school. Read More
NFER: Support for vulnerable pupils and the children of keyworkers
This report focuses on the engagement of vulnerable pupils and the children of keyworkers in-school; remote provision and welfare support for vulnerable pupils; and the challenges involved in continuing to offer this provision as schools begin to open more fully. Read More
Remote mental health interventions for young people A rapid review of the evidence
Summarise current evidence of the impact and implementation of remote interventions to support young people’s mental health. Read More
Animated resources to support the wellbeing of children and young people.
This collection of short animations has been created in collaboration with animator Robin Lane-Roberts, to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
They are FREE to watch, download and share! Watch Here
Citizenship
This new Citizenship unit has been produced in collaboration with the Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT). Together, we've aimed to help teachers inspire young Londoners to consider their identity as citizens of their city and use their voices to create positive change.
To download the free teacher guide as well as supplementary class slides and worksheets: Read More
Physical Activity, PE & Sport
Gearing up for activity – practical teaching of the physical activity guidelines for children
A Loughborough University academic has produced a practical video for teachers and trainee teachers focused on helping children and young people to understand the ‘one hour a day’ physical activity for health recommendation for their age. Read More
Physical Activity Pop Up Workshops - Physical Activity and the Daily Mile
The Second Fuse Physical Activity Pop Up Workshop presented by Peymané Adab, Professor of Chronic Disease Epidemiology & Public Health, University of Birmingham. Read More
Gearing up for activity – practical teaching of the physical activity guidelines for children
A Loughborough University academic has produced a practical video for teachers and trainee teachers focused on helping children and young people to understand the ‘one hour a day’ physical activity for health recommendation for their age. Read More
Animated resources to support the wellbeing of children and young people.
This collection of short animations has been created in collaboration with animator Robin Lane-Roberts, to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. Watch
Food & Nutrition
Reinstatement of the school fruit and veg scheme
“The school fruit and vegetable scheme will resume as normal in Autumn when all children return to school, providing daily fresh produce for pupils and helping every child have a healthy start to life.” Read More
Other Resources
Racism in Secondary Schools
Runnymede publishes Race and Racism in English Secondary Schools by Dr Remi Joseph-Salisbury of the University of Manchester. The report explores the nature of racism in secondary schools and is organised around four key issues: the teacher workforce; curricula; police; and school policies. Read More
Education in times of crisis: Teachers’ views on distance learning and school reopening plans during COVID-19
Analysis of responses from an online survey and focus groups Read More
10 top tips to encourage children to read
Information to help parents think about ways to make reading enjoyable and engaging. Read More