Children’s Mental Health Week will take place from 5-11 February 2024. The theme this year is ‘My Voice Matters’.

My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves.

When we feel empowered, there’s a positive impact on our wellbeing. Children who feel that their voices are heard and can make a difference have a greater sense of community and self-esteem. This year, we want children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to be empowered to work together to create a positive change for their mental health and wellbeing.

During Children’s Mental Health Week, we want all children and young people to be able to say – and believe - “My Voice Matters.”

This half term our theme is Relationships.

Learning

R1. Recognising that there are different types of relationships.

R6. Recognising the different ways people care for each other.

R7. Recognising and respecting that there are different family structures.

R8. Recognising the characteristics of healthy family life.

R10. Identifying the strategies to build positive friendships and how friendship can support wellbeing.

R11. Identifying what constitutes a positive healthy friendship.

R14. Comparing the difference between healthy/unhealthy friendships.

R16. Understanding the benefits of having different types of friends.

R27. Recognising the risks associated with keeping a secret.