New Food Smart Resources
As the coronavirus crisis continues, children are spending more time indoors and in front of screens. Connecting to nature can restore a sense of wellbeing so PECT has launched a range of resources to enhance children’s understanding of the world around them and to enable them to discover more about the environment. The new Nature’s
Read More About New Food Smart ResourcesBeat the bugs with e-Bug
Never has there been a more critical time to educate children and young people about infection prevention and control than now during the Covid 19 pandemic. e-Bug – operated by Public Health England and endorsed by NICE- is a free educational resource for classroom and home use and makes learning about micro-organisms, the spread, prevention
Read More About Beat the bugs with e-BugNSPCC ‘IN CTRL’ virtual support service
What is In Ctrl? In Ctrl is a group work programme for children and young people that aims to help them keep safe and prevent online sexual abuse. It lasts up to 8 weeks and can be delivered 1-to-1 when a child or young person needs extra support. Who is it for? This is a
Read More About NSPCC ‘IN CTRL’ virtual support serviceFood Smart Accreditation Logo awarded to schools
A Food Smart accreditation logo has been designed by PECT to recognise the achievements of the schools that have fulfilled the assessment criteria for the bronze level of the Food Smart accreditation scheme. Schools on the pathway to achieving Healthy Schools status have recently suggested that it would be helpful to be able to communicate
Read More About Food Smart Accreditation Logo awarded to schoolsCavalry Primary School
‘The process of completing the Food Smart Bronze Award has had a really positive impact on our school. The children are much more aware of where their food comes from and what constitutes a balanced diet. They are well informed about the importance of healthy eating and adequate water intake and enjoy a broad range of
Read More About Cavalry Primary SchoolThongsley Fields Primary & Nursery School
‘The impact of completing the Food Smart Bronze award had been positive on the whole school staff, pupils and families. As a school we are more reflective on opportunities presented to our pupils within our daily routines e.g. snack times and lunch times. The School Council have been keen to gain this award and this
Read More About Thongsley Fields Primary & Nursery SchoolYMCA Trinity Group Thrive App
With mental health issues rising and 87% of children with problems using social media and 20% of young people seeking help via the internet; more is needed to create safe online spaces. The Thrive App provides this safe space 24/7 and is available to students across the region at a vastly reduced cost. A unique
Read More About YMCA Trinity Group Thrive AppGuyhirn Primary School
‘Reminds and reinvigorates the need to focus on food and nutrition in school. Assists in identifying any gaps’
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