Contributing Authors, Charlotte James, and Clare Harris So what is it like for a Deputy Head on a daily bases who leads on mental wellbeing in the school? We have over 400 children in our primary school, in a relatively affluent area of the country.
Contributing Authors – Charlotte James and Clare Harris Last week was Children’s Mental Health Week, and the theme for this year was ‘Find Your brave’. As a Deputy Head of a large UK Primary School, I have been invited by In Diverse Company to share
By Clare Harris, Content Director As we mentioned earlier, we believe that it is the role of everyone in society to help both prevent the causes of mental ill-health, as well as support those that need some help. As the well-known quote reminds us ‘it
By Clare Harris, Content Director Let’s start by looking at some of the data: 1 in 6 young people aged 16-24 have symptoms of a common mental disorder such as depression or an anxiety disorder. Half of all mental health problems manifest by the age
by Anonymous I’m sat here at gone midnight because again my son can’t sleep. He’s suffering from anxiety and as a result, isn’t settling to stay in his bed. He’s 9 years old, and this has been happening for 6 months. Not on and off for six months. Six
by Dinah Williams, Head of Social Media and Engagement Earlier this week Barbie doll manufacturer Mattel, announced the launch of its 2020 ‘Fashionistas’ collection, the most diverse collection of dolls in its 57-year history. Specifically, with promoting diversity and inclusivity in mind, the collection includes