Welcome to your local guide to health and wellbeing. Whether you are a child or young person, a parent or a carer, you can find trusted information, practical advice and local support to help you and your family stay healthy, happy and well.
Find what you need
- Browse by topic: explore areas such as vaping and smoking prevention, healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, healthy relationships and sexual health.
- Looking for something specific?: use the menu bar above to find resources and curriculum information sorted by subject.
- Find local support: follow the links within each topic to discover services, activities and resources available in your area.
- Check what to do next: each section will explain practical steps, who can help and how to make contact.
If you are unsure where to begin, start with the topic that best describes your concern and follow the suggested links. You can return to this page at any time to explore another subject. If you any further support or advice relating to the health and wellbeing of your child/young person please contact us.
Healthy Schools Support
Our Healthy Schools team are here to help your child / young person with FREE smoking and vaping support, sexual health offering advice, free protection and STI testing .
PSHE
The PSHE (Personal development, social skills, Health and Economic education) section can support you help your child / young person learn more about the risks around Drugs, Alcohol, how to maintain good Oral Health, personal Hygiene and about Puberty.
Growing up can be overwhelming for a child / young person as they learn about relationships (primary) or relationships (secondary). LGTBQ+ and money management.
Mental Health & Well-being
We can assist you in supporting your child / young person learn about the importance of taking care of their mental wellbeing as they develop. Here you will learn more about supporting with selective mutism, and PEDS eating disorders. There is guidance and support with topics such as Bullying, Transition and Change, Online Stress, Exam Stress, Bereavement, Sleep and Healthy Minds. You can get the Kooth app for Free, Safe and Anonymous Mental Health Support.
Keeping Safe
The Keeping Safe section provides guidance to help children and young people stay safe both online and offline. Parents and carers may find the resources on Online Safety, Safeguarding and Healthy Relationships particularly useful for starting conversations about personal safety, boundaries and knowing where to get help. We cover Domestic Abuse, safety in Gambling and Gaming, and Crime and Law. You also will find NSPCC Resources For Parents and Carers here. You can access the Safety Zone resource hub and Safety Zone Resource Directory (KS1-5), which provide engaging educational resources to help children and young people recognise risks, make safer choices, and know where to seek help.
Resilience
Building resilience helps children and young people cope with challenges, setbacks and change. Our Resilience Toolkit is designed to demonstrate the characteristics of a resilient child, and includes a quiz to assess their resilience, and offers practical activities and key ideas on developing confidence, managing emotions, improving self-esteem and building the skills needed to navigate everyday life and future challenges.
Physical Activity
Regular physical activity plays an important role in both physical and mental wellbeing. Explore our resources on the Daily Mile, Walking, Cycling, and Swimming to find simple ways to help your child build activity into their everyday routine. For families looking to make healthier lifestyle changes together, our Healthy Families Nutrition and Physical Activity resources provide practical advice and support.
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating supports children’s growth, development, learning and wellbeing. Our Healthy Eating section provides signposting to the free Healthy You lifestyle service supporting children, young people and their families: Healthy You Cambridgeshire and Healthy You Peterborough. There is signposting for half-term activities across the counties to support your family to continue eating healthily during the half-term breaks: Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme: Provider and Family Resources.
National Child Measurement Programme
The National Child Measurement Programme provides information for parents and carers about children’s growth and development. The page explains why measurements are taken in schools, how the information is used, and where families can access support and advice if they have concerns about their child’s health and wellbeing.
Directory of Services
If you need additional support, our Directory of Services brings together local services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Whether you’re looking for support with mental health, family wellbeing, physical health, substance use, or sexual health, the directory can help you find the most appropriate service for your child or young person.