Positive mental health, and the language, skills and relationships to manage and bounce back from adversity is a basis for a good childhood.
Make learning about mental, emotional and physical wellbeing a regular part of timetabled classes. Listen to children’s experiences and feelings through regular check-ins, talking about feelings and learning how to manage emotions. It should be like this for all children, not just when a great teacher thinks it is a good approach.
Member of Children’s Parliament
Members of Children’s Parliament worked to create a comprehensive resource with an aim of supporting adults and children to learn about and build positive mental health and wellbeing, all through the lens of childrens human rights.
The result is the Feelings Inspectors Learning programme, which adults – professionals and parents – and children can use together to build understanding, knowledge, relationships and tools for good mental health.
You can access our Feelings Inspectors Resources via our Dignity in School site at the link below:
