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Free resources for teaching young people aged 3-16 years about where food comes from, cooking and healthy eating.

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Free education resources for teaching young people aged 3-16 years about where food comes from, cooking and healthy eating, and teacher training. - Food A Fact Of Life

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The resources follow a progression framework and have been developed to stimulate learning and support the curriculum and qualifications throughout the UK. All resources are designed to ensure that consistent and up-to-date messages are delivered.

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Getting Out of the Classroom and Into Nature: A Systematic Review of Nature-Specific Outdoor Learning on School Children's Learning and Development

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Getting Out of the Classroom and Into Nature A Systematic Review of Nature

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Making Fruit skewers whilst talking about what makes a healthy relationship

Each piece of fruit represents a aspect of a healthy relationship.

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England Boxing Activator Course E Manual 23-24 (1)

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GOJ It's Not Ok - Street Harassment campaign

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Learn about street harassment, how to stop it and where to report it or get support

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It's Not Okay: Violence Against Women and Girls Animation

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Explore Kooth - All kinds of articles, stories and content to help you through tough times

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Abigail talks about cyberbullying - Explore Kooth

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Vaping Demystified - Yorkshire Cancer Research

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How your school can join us

Join us from 10 - 16 June 2024

Marmalade Trust is an award-winning loneliness charity that launched Loneliness Awareness Week in 2017. Each June, millions of people from every part of society take part across the UK and globally. This year, join individuals, businesses, schools, charities, governments and public figures to raise awareness and empower everyone to find new connections.

Our theme, Random Acts of Connection , encourages everyone to increase those simple, everyday moments of connection which help us feel happier, less lonely and increase our sense of belonging.

Host an event

Add your school activity to the Connection Map, even if it's a closed event, to show everyone how you're getting involved in Loneliness Awareness Week.

Fundraise or support us

Supporting our important work is a brilliant way to get involved with Loneliness Awareness Week and connect with your community.

Connection gallery

Join our community art space! Share your learner's art, photography or poetry on the theme of loneliness or the power of connection.

Join our social community

Taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week can be as simple as connecting on social media. Share your story with our hashtags: #RandomActsOfConnection #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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Kindness Self Reflection Questions Secondary Teachers

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The Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 gives citizens important personal information rights. The Jersey Law places obligations on how both the public and private sectors process personal information.

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Let's Go DPO - Let's Talk Enforcement

Want to know more about our mandate? Or our regulatory and enforcement philosophy? Plus our thoughts on regulating for outcomes, the range of regulatory tools available and how and when they are used?

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Kindness Notes Activity

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Conversation starters & Activity Sheet

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As a young person, you are the main target of Safer Internet Day, but that does not mean you are a passive recipient of the collective effort towards the promotion of a better internet that takes place every February. In fact, there are a wealth of opportunities for young people to make their voices heard on matters relating to their safety and wellbeing in the online world, from contacting your national Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee and getting involved in their youth participation schemes, to becoming an advocate of Safer Internet Day on social media by sharing your experience of the digital environment and your aspirations for a better internet - take a look at our social media plans for inspiration. You can also be the change you want to see in the (online) world by being kind and respectful to others online, by protecting your online reputation and that of others, and by seeking out positive opportunities to create, engage and share online.

Parents and carers, you play a crucial role in empowering and supporting children and young people to use digital technologies responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Indeed, parental influence, guidance and education have a significant and long-lasting impact on children's safety and wellbeing in the online world. Therefore, there are plenty of ways for you to participate in Safer Internet Day, whether it is by ensuring an open dialogue with your children, educating them to use digital technologies safely and positively, or acting as digital role models. To help you achieve that, you may want to have a look at the SID resource gallery, where you'll find a range of resources to use with your children, from information sheets on various online opportunities and risks to conversation starters and even games, which are available in a variety of languages and for a variety of age groups. If you would like to find out more about specific actions and resources in your country, you can get in touch with your local Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee.

As a teacher or educator, there are various ways in which you can get involved in Safer Internet Day. Firstly, the most important way is to raise awareness - talk to your colleagues to plan whole-school actions, and provide a real focus with a day, week or even a month of safer and better internet activities. If you're looking for resources to support you in this, check out the SID resource gallery. Here, you'll find a range of resources from assembly and lesson plans, to printable games to use in the classroom, in a variety of languages and for a variety of age groups. You may also wish to make contact with your local Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee to find out about specific actions in your country. They may also be able to assist with more targeted resources. If your school has a social media account, you can support SID by tweeting and posting about your actions, and sharing our posts too. You can find suggested posts, visuals and covers in our social media plans.

As a representative of an organisation and industry, you are in a direct position to design, shape and adapt the platforms, services and content children and young people interact with on a daily basis. In doing so, you have the power to make a safer and better internet a concrete reality. You may get involved in Safer Internet Day by creating and promoting positive content and safe services online - to support you in doing so, we have designed a best practice guide on positive online content for children which you may find useful. You may also participate in Safer Internet Day by empowering your youngest users to respond to any issues by providing clear safety advice, a range of easy-to-use safety tools, and quick access to support if things do go wrong. Finally, we also encourage you to express your support for Safer Internet Day by posting about your actions on social media and by sharing our posts. You can find suggested posts, visuals and covers in our social media plans which will be published in the autumn of each year as we countdown to the day.

Policy makers and politicians can promote a safer and better internet by putting in place the conditions for the emergence of a culture in which all stakeholders are encouraged and empowered to make the choices that will guarantee that children and young people have the best possible online experiences. As a representative from policy, you may support Safer Internet Day by (re)affirming the need to provide opportunities in the national or local curriculum for children and young people to learn about online safety, digital and media literacy, by ensuring that parents and carers have access to appropriate information and sources of support, and that industry is encouraged to self-regulate its content and services. To make a long-lasting change to the digital environment, you also need to take the lead in governance and legislation in order to ultimately ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through effective child protection strategies for the digital world.

Every February, Safer Internet Day is an opportunity for millions of people around the world to raise awareness of children and young people's online safety and wellbeing. For this reason, media outlets can truly help multiply the global reach of Safer Internet Day by using this occasion as an opportunity to explore the importance of online safety and digital literacy for children and young people in your media production. To support you in doing so, for each campaign we develop a range of promotional materials - to begin with, take a look at the Safer Internet Day key messages. As the day approaches, we'll provide an infographic and other media assets, and publish a number of news articles about Safer Internet Day celebrations and activities around the world. If you would like to become an advocate of Safer Internet Day, have a look at our social media plans, which are full of inspiration for posts and visuals to lend your support to the day.

Tuesday, 7 February, marked the 20th edition of the global Safer Internet Day under the motto "Together for a better internet". More and more schools, parents and young people contact Child Focus' helpline for questions about online safety or call specialised centres to guide them in their media use. Professionals and parents need tips and tools to assist children and young people in their digital exploration.

Safer Internet Day (SID) has become a global landmark event in the online safety calendar with 2023 being its 20th year. Safer Internet Day is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people.

iSIGURT.al, the national platform for a safe internet in Albania, which also functions as the national line for children's internet safety, is a national service established by CRCA/ECPAT Albania in 2015. It has as its main mission the reporting and removal of harmful materials on the internet, social networks and online media that contain sexual violence against children and adolescents, bullying and extreme violence against children and young people, as well as the language of hate crimes.

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Empowering young people with SEND to build happy and healthy online relationships.

The free, adaptable resources cover the important topics of healthy relationships, digital wellbeing and online pornography and are designed to equip and enable educators, parents and carers, to support young people aged 11 and over with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Find out more about Thrive Online:

For educators, each topic contains a series of three lessons and films designed to initiate discussion and help young people navigate online spaces, learn essential strategies, and recognise the impact of online behaviour and actions. There will also be a range of brand new modules on the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme.

For parents and carers, Thrive Online has a series of short films which provide answers to important questions around supporting young people in their online relationships, managing their digital wellbeing and how to tackle issues around online pornography.

Thrive online is supported by Google.org

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Empowering young people with SEND to build happy and healthy online relationships. The free, adaptable resources cover the important topics of healthy relationships, digital wellbeing and online pornography and are designed to equip and enable educators, parents and carers, to support young people aged 11 and over with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

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Ever wondered how each of the Jersey parishes differ from each other?

Ever been curious where one parish ends and another begins?

Or do you just like exploring places you have never been to before? Then this is the challenge for you.

Walk, run or cycle* all 12 routes at your leisure or for the more competitive, time yourself against others.... Just remember using cars or other motorised transport is cheating!!!

One last thing, please consider donating to our charity partners when taking on any of your adventures! Im sure all of them would be grateful for your support.

* For safety and preserving the environment, the cycle routes may be modified on the coastal routes.

Visit the beautiful reservoirs of Val De La Mar, Queen's Valley and Millbrook and many hidden gems along your way.

See the power of water in action, take a stroll along babbling brooks, travel past ponds and the water mills of Tesson and Le Moulin de Quétivel .

Watch the crashing of the waves along the sea shores of the coastal routes, it is guaranteed that a different view appears every time.

Lose yourself in thick woodlands and gaze over vast fields of farmland and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Explore the magnificent arboretum at Val de La Mare, wonder through the hazy woodlands of Grève de Lecq and St Peter's Valley. Stride out across the farmlands of St Lawrence ... and treat yourself to a trip through the orchid fields and RAMSAR wetlands of St Ouen's bay.

... You may even want to take advantage of the honesty boxes spread across the island, lots of unique and often yummy local products to enjoy!!

Challenge yourself on the steep tracks and stare in wonder at the magnificent views across to France, Guernsey and beyond.

Whether it is the rugged routes of Gifford Bay or the flatter plateaus of Les Landes de L'Est; all offer unique experiences and offer a variety of pathways that lead to your goal.

With all the amazing cliff routes it's easy to forget the equally stunning beaches and bays, to credit them all is difficult as you will all find your favourites. From the wide expanses of Grouville and St Ouen to the seclusion of Petit Port and Fliquet ... Don't forget the ice cream!!!

For such a small island we are enriched with a large variety of history. On a single walk you can take a trip through several millennia. From the Neolithic sites of Le Dolmen du Mont Ubé and Le Dolmen du Couperon to the grand farm houses of St Lawrence.

Witness firsthand the impact of the German occupation whilst exploring imposing structures spread across the parishes, including the huge bunker complexes at Les Landes and Noirmont.

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Explore the website of Phoenix-A1 and discover how to take on the 12 Parish Boundary Challenge, The AquaNova Trials, The PSJ Recovery Road or immerse yourself in Air, Earth, Sky, Time, Wind and water with the roam walks.

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Mind-Over-Mirror: Parenting For A  Healthy Body Image

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Mind-Over-Mirror: Parenting For A  Healthy Body Image

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Healthy Relationships: Parent and Caregiver Guide

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Healthy Relationships: Parent and Caregiver Guide

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Loneliness: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

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Loneliness: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

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Body Image: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

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Top Tips: Looking after yourself during exams

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How to build healthy relationships with ourselves

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How to support a friend with their mental health

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It can be hard to know what to say to a friend who is struggling with their mental health. With help from their Instagram followers, Brook have created a resource with tips on how to support a friend who is having a hard time.

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Top tips for talking about mental health

Here are some things to bear in mind if you are going to talk to a friend about mental health.

1. Make sure you have the headspace

You don't want to start a conversation that you don't have the attention or focus for. Only start the conversation when you feel you can give your friend the time and attention they deserve. and if that's not right now then it's ok - you need to look after yourself, too.

2. Go somewhere quiet

Make sure you're somewhere quiet where you can talk easily without the worry of being overheard. Sometimes going for a walk can help make it easier to talk about things more freely - walking side by side doesn't feel quite as intense as sitting face to face. Try to avoid busy places or anywhere where your time could be limited.

3. Validate their feelings

Letting your friend know that their feelings make sense is really important.

It's OK to feel this way. I'm here and have your back.

We all respond and think differently to situations - there is no right way. Just because your friend isn't managing something in the same way you would, doesn't mean it's the wrong way. How ever anyone feels or thinks is valid.

It's also not helpful to say "oh everyone feels like that..." or "don't worry, we all feel sad sometimes" as this is invalidating and may make them feel like they are making a big deal out of nothing.

What did our followers say?

It's NOT helpful when friends talk as if things are easy and can't understand why they could be difficult for others.

4. Be patient and actively listen

Don't interrupt them and allow silences - it might take them time to talk things through or work out how to explain it to you. Don't rush them - let them tell you in their own time.

Make sure you're giving them your full attention. Repeating their words back to them in a summary of what they've told you, maintaining eye contact, nodding can all show that you're listening and help them feel understood.

Everyone's mental health journey is different - your friend might not be ready to get support yet. Be patient and reassure them that you're there when they do want to.

What did our followers say?

They found it helpful when...

Friends show genuine interest in how I'm feeling

Friends listened and responded with empathy

I don't feel that they're judging me

Friends aren't going to get bored of me having the same issue repeatedly

Friends allowed me to take my time explaining what is going on. Never pushing me to speak.

5. Don't offer solutions unless they ask for them

Sometimes people will come to you because they want your advice, especially if you've got experience of what they're going through.

Other times people just want someone to listen and to understand how they feel. If you're not sure you can ask them how they want you to help.

How can I help you with this?

If someone just wants a listening ear, offering solutions might not be the best way to help them.

The solutions you suggest may not be the ones that would be right for them. So if your friend would like you to help them in this way, make sure you've taken time to understand their situation first and support them to find solutions that suit them.

What did our followers say?

They found it helpful when friends shared their experiences and were more open about them.

They found it unhelpful when friends told them that they should do things a certain way as if they know what's best.

6. Avoid toxic postivity

Although you might be trying to lift your friend's spirits, trying to be upbeat or really chilled about things can make it seem like you don't realise how much something is affecting them or how they're feeling. It might feel like you're doing no harm by putting a positive spin on a situation, but this can make them feel that they're making a bigger deal out of something than they should.

Toxic positivity is the pressure to only display positive emotions and hide or ignore any negative ones. Saying things like "brush it off", "it'll all work out", "chin up", "look on the bright side..." can be unhealthy, invalidating and lead to isolation.

What did our followers say?

They found unhelpful when friends said...

"Everything happens for a reason"

"Don'y worry"

"Don't panic"

"You have nothing to be nervous about"

"You just need to have a positive mindset"

"At least you have/are..."

"You will be fine"

7. Don't force them to talk or ask too many questions

They may not want to talk about it at the time you bring it up - acknowledge that it's okay if they don't want to but you're there if/when they do, and you want to and want to support them.

Remember that some days will be easier and some worse for your friend, so they may need space every so often and you should respect that.

8. Don't make it about you

It can be easy to compare our own experiences to other people's and to talk about our own struggles as a way of empathising. But this can be unhelpful, particularly if your experience isn't relatable to theirs.

It's always nice to know you're not alone and that other people have experienced similar struggles but it's probably best to keep this conversation for another time unless they ask you to talk about it.

Instead, give your friend time to talk about how they feel and listen to their unique situation.

What did our followers say?

They found it unhelpful when friends...

Talked negatively about other people they know who struggle

Minimised it, compared it to something not relevant or started talking about themselves.

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Supporting a friend with their mental health isn't always easy. Learn more about how to best support your friend while looking after your own mental health.

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Youth work week - health and wellbeing (1)

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First aid teaching requirements for health education in schools

From September 2020, all state-funded schools in England will be required to teach first aid as part of health education for all Key Stages. This will include basic first aid skills for common injuries. Primary school pupils will be required to learn how to confidently make an emergency call and how to deal with head injuries. Secondary school pupils will be required to learn further first aid skills such as CPR and the purpose of defibrillators.

Schools that are not ready to teach the new subjects, or are unable to adequately meet the requirements because of the challenging circumstances, should aim to start preparations to deliver the new curriculum as soon as possible and start teaching the new content by at least the start of the summer term 2021.

About our first aid lesson plans and teaching resources

Our Key Stage lesson plans and teaching resources have been developed to support teaching first aid as part of health education. They have been designed to meet the new requirements for each Key Stage.

All our new resources are organised in teaching pathways for Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, and Key Stage 4. These outline a recommended order for teaching the different first aid topics to your pupils.

Where possible, our lessons link closely with the national curriculum, in particular science. This should help you decide where to include first aid lessons within your curriculum plan.

All of our new first aid lesson plans and teaching resources are free and available to download online.

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Download St John Ambulance's free Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 lesson plans and teaching resources to help meet the new First Aid education requirements

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Dove Self-Esteem Project: Confident Me - Registration Required

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Dove Self-Esteem Project UK - For Secondary Schools - National Schools Partnership

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Teacher Register Parent Register

As the biggest provider of self-esteem education in the world, Dove believes that no young person should be held back from reaching their full potential. But 9 out of every 10 girls with low body esteem in the UK put their health at risk by not seeing a doctor or skipping meals.

Help us combat this by building positive body confidence and self-esteem through the Dove Self-Esteem Project. Running globally since 2014, the Dove-Self Esteem Project has been written by education experts and is based on research from the Centre For Appearance Research. The resources are easy-to-use by teachers or parents both in school and at home. They are proven to have a positive impact on young people's self-esteem.

Teacher Register Parent Register

BRAND NEW FOR THIS YEAR:

Confident Me Mini Sessions - perfect for home learning

Confident Me Single Session - PSHE Association quality assured resource

Refreshed look and feel

My hair, my crown tool

These tools are relevant for secondary students and older primary pupils, with primary resources for ages 8-11 coming soon!

Dove Self-Esteem Project for ROI - provides resources adapted by ROI teachers here.
Themes covered include:

Appearance pressures

Social media

Avoiding comparison & taking action

Boosting hair confidence in young people with coils, curls, waves & protective styles, while building allyship to Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair via the My hair, my crown resource

More about My hair, my crown:
Dove is a proud founder of the CROWN fund in the UK. The fund aims to help end hair discrimination and eliminate barriers to progress for Black women and girls. The My hair, my crown lesson resource introduces all young people and their educators, parents and mentors to the topic of hair discrimination. It provides them with the resources and strategies to help combat this and build allyship.

Every young person deserves to grow up feeling confident about themselves. Use our free resources to support your learners at home or in school today.

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An Anxiety Self-Help Workbook for Young People in Secondary School 

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Drugs and alcohol : Mentally Healthy Schools

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Young people need to make well-informed and safe choices around their decisions regarding alcohol and drug use.

It is important that they have a clear understanding of risks, not only to their physical health, but also to their mental wellbeing. Although rates of smoking and alcohol use by young people have declined in recent years, an NHS survey of young people aged 11 to 15 found that:

5% of students are smokers

22% of 15-year olds had been drunk in the last week

9% of students reported they had taken drugs in the last week

While some amount of experimentation with substances is normal for young people, excessive use can cause physical and mental health issues.

How do drugs and alcohol affect children and young people's mental health?

Many young people will drink alcohol or take substances with no long-lasting effects. Young people may enjoy the feelings of confidence, energy or relaxation that drugs and alcohol can bring, or it may be part of trying a new experience and fitting in socially.

However, for some young people, drugs or alcohol can be a form of self-medication or coping mechanism. Young people may view substances as a means of managing difficult or painful feelings - for example, arising from early traumatic experiences, loneliness, family breakdown or difficulties engaging with school.

However, drugs and alcohol can make difficult feelings more painful, and can make existing mental health conditions worse. For example, as the effects of alcohol or drugs wear off, difficult feelings may feel more intense and painful. Drugs and alcohol could also interfere with existing prescribed medications.

Young people may experience peer pressure to engage in drug taking or drinking, to fit in as part of a social group. Substance use can affect young people's judgment leading to risky behaviours, putting an already vulnerable young person in greater danger.

Addiction to substances is also a risk. If a young person becomes addicted to alcohol or drugs, their focus moves to feeding their habits, rather than engaging with learning or socialising.

Identifying the signs

While this is not an exhaustive list, there are some signs school staff can look out for that may indicate a problem with alcohol or drugs:

change in school performance

persistent lateness

mood swings

being absent from lessons or school

smelling of alcohol or cannabis

restlessness or tiredness

becoming more secretive, distancing themselves from friendship groups

reports of money disappearing from home or friends

lack of care in appearance

What schools and further education settings can do

If you are at all concerned about a child or young person, you should always speak to your designated safeguarding lead as a matter of priority. They will be able to advise on suitable next steps, and speaking to them about any concerns should always be the first action you take, ahead of any of the suggestions on this page.

There are many other ways that schools can help children and young people navigate experiences with alcohol and drugs, including:

writing an accessible drugs and alcohol policy that is shared with students, staff, parents, governors and the whole school community

having clear school rules regarding the use of drugs and alcohol which are regularly referred to and discussed

ensuring there is high quality drug and alcohol education for all students from a young age, making use of specialists where available to talk confidently about local issues

providing high quality training for staff so that they are able to give informed advice and guidance

ensuring there is a senior member of staff who is responsible for updating the drugs and alcohol policy and liaising with local police and support services

providing support and places of safe talking for vulnerable students, especially where there is drug or alcohol misuse in the family

helping young people develop a sense of attachment to school and view it as a place of acceptance, so that they can voice their worries about their own personal choices and those in their family

involving the pastoral team and school nurse in providing support

Concerned about a child or young person?

If you are worried that a child or young person is at risk, involve your designated safeguarding lead as a matter of priority who will contact the parents/carers and other services as necessary. If the child or young person is at immediate risk, ensure that they are taken to their GP or A&E as a matter of urgency, depending on the severity of the concern.

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You might be grieving because of:

the death of a family member, like a parent, grandparent or sibling

the death of a friend, or someone you knew at school

the death of someone by suicide

a change in a relationship

an illness of someone close to you, like cancer or dementia

the loss of a relationship, like someone moving away or no longer being in your life regularly

the loss or death of a pet animal

Whoever you have lost, you need time and space to grieve and come to terms with their death.

Our Activists share their experiences of grief:

There's no right or wrong way to grieve. You might feel angry, sad or depressed, or even guilty or relieved. You might be numb and not feel anything. The way you grieve might be influenced by your culture, beliefs, or how your family and community understand loss. How you react might be different to how other people around you react. You might not feel anything for a while, and may experience delayed grief. There might be some occasions when you are expecting it, like when you experience one of many 'firsts', such as your first Christmas without that person. Or these feelings might catch you unaware sometimes. Grief can come up at any time.

It takes time to work through grief and it's best not to do it alone. Sometimes you might be surprised by feelings of sadness when you don't expect them - or you might keep worrying about other people's health, or your own. These feelings are all normal. Most of us get through with the support of family and friends.

If you're struggling to come to terms with a death, finding daily life hard and things don't seem to be getting any better, it can help to talk to someone. Tell a trusted friend, family member or teacher how you're feeling. If you're feeling very worried, you can talk to your GP about counselling and professional support.

It can be normal to feel guilty. But remember, the loss you have experienced is not your fault. And if you stop feeling sad or in pain, it does not mean that you don't care enough. You are allowed to move on in your life, and it is not a sign that you don't care enough for the person you have lost.

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This page provides a collection of online media literacy resources and events.

The government is working closely with various organisations to empower citizens to make informed choices and remain safe online.

Below is a list of resources you can engage with to develop your online skills:

Avoiding upsetting or potentially harmful content

Reporting inappropriate content

Preventing online harassment

Managing privacy

Recognising misinformation and disinformation

Ensuring online safety

Facebook Safety Center: Facebook's Safety Center contains general security and safety information relating to our policies and tools, as well as helpful user guides and resources.

Challenging extremism and radicalisation

Digital Resilience Working Group: The Digital Resilience Working Group (DRWG) of the UK Council on Internet Safety is responsible for developing and implementing a strategy that enables individuals and skills to have the digital skills and emotional understanding to be able to take action when they encounter problems online. The DRWG hub features the Digital Resilience Framework, Case studies, blogs and related resources for supporting the development of digital inclusion in different settings and contexts.

Email: hello@drwg.org.uk

Digital parenting skills

Facebook Parents Portal: Facebook's Parents Portal offers tailored advice to adults on how to ensure children in their care are using Facebook safely and have a positive experience online.

Managing targeted advertising

Preventing cyberbullying

Facebook Bullying Prevention Hub: The hub is a resource for teens, parents and educators seeking support and help for issues related to bullying and other conflicts. It offers step-by-step plans, including guidance on how to start some important conversations for people being bullied, parents who have a child who is being bullied or accused of bullying, and educators who have students who are involved with bullying.

Improving health and wellbeing online

Challenging revenge porn

Reporting sexual abuse

Report Remove: Report Remove is a tool developed by IWF and NSPCC to enable children to self-report nude or sexual images of themselves which they are worried may have been shared online, to see if they can be removed from the internet. Email: help@nspcc.org.uk or Contact Childline

Understanding the legal framework and rights online

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