Cornwall Schools’ Wellbeing Hub Newsletter 18th July 2025
Friday 18th July 2025
Welcome to the Wellbeing Newsletter
Welcome to the Wellbeing Update.
Summer Safety Wellbeing Special!
After what seems an eternity this term is finally coming to end.
An interesting time to publish the new guidance on Relationships and Sex Education. Timing aside it is good to see the Guidance and the clarity it brings in some areas, which were of concern in the hiatus.
We’re delighted to see emphasis on helping children understand safety and ways of staying safe, help-seeking behaviours and social & emotional learning (coping skills and strategies, resilience, and understanding emotions). The content on online safety is encouraging, promoting skills of online safety and awareness, to be critical consumers of the messages they receive online, as well as develop digital resilience.
We and colleagues feel in a good position to support schools in the new school year through current work / resources (although schools have until September 2026 to adapt to reflect this new guidance).
Brilliant ME! (NEW SEL resource coming in September)
Protective Behaviours support / Strategies for Safety and Wellbeing
The Resilience Framework and more!
Look out for details in September.
The new guidance can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-the-rshe-statutory-guidance
There is also a blog post for parents here:
https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/new-rshe-guidance-what-parents-need-to-know/
We wish everyone in schools a safe, sunny, stress-free Summer break!
This week we focus on summer safety and wellbeing…
Don’t forget you can now access this and previous newsletters on the website
Wellbeing Training with Headstart Kernow
New Dates for Grandma on the Moon next term
Have you joined the Headstart Kernow Creative Education membership yet?
Sign up here: www.headstartkernow.org.uk/creative-education/
Download our updated Creative Education membership information fliers with access links for:
Stay in touch: Check out our training and other support and sign up for the occasional newsletter.
And follow us on our page on the Services for Schools platform.
Summer Safety and Wellbeing
Transition
We also have some more resources on Transition:
Head to our website to order Transition Mission booklets (free)
Nurturing New Beginnings - FREE sessions about transitions for Parents and Carers
During August, our colleagues in the Parenting Team at Together for Families are holding a series of free sessions – Stepping Up to Secondary (primary to secondary)
The workshops are taking place across the county in Family Hubs.
More information / fliers here
(*there are also sessions for Starting Reception - Step into Primary. Details on the same link)
Rest, reflect, reset summer wellbeing toolkit from Education Support
This summer, Education Support are encouraging teachers and education staff to take the time to rest, reset and reconnect with life beyond the classroom.
After a demanding year, switching off from work can be easier said than done but it’s a vital part of protecting your wellbeing and recharging for the year ahead.
To support you, we’ve gathered a selection of resources designed to help you unwind over the break and look after yourself. These tips can help you step back, slow down and make space for recovery.
Education Support Helpline:
08000 562 561
Schools in Mind – Staff self-care summer toolkit
Two toolkits - one for primary schools, one for secondary schools & FE settings - with resources to help support and boost mental wellbeing over the summer and beyond.
Holiday wellbeing challenge Elsa-Support 2025 – free resource for pupils
There are 30 challenges with a diary sheet for each. This diary will help children to stay positive over the holidays in a mindful and fun way. They get a certificate on completion!
Included in the Holiday Wellbeing Challenge
- Booklet with 34 pages
- Certificates on completion
Download the Challenge (FREE)
Five Ways on Summer Days: Activities booklet for families (2024)
The digital / downloadable activity booklet from the Health and Wellbeing Partnership.. Inside you’ll find lots of ideas and fun activities based on the themes of connection, taking notice, getting moving, giving, and finding time for yourself.
Five Ways reminds us to take care of ourselves and each other. To prioritise our wellbeing to keep and stay socially, emotionally, and physically well. Taking part in one or two small activities, a day can help us feel healthier and happier.
So, be curious, explore, take time to catch sight and be in awe of the beauty around you. Enjoy the little and big things that make up those shared moments and experiences.
Whether you are embarking on new adventures or completing challenges together there’s lots to see and do to keep you busy.
Enjoy, have fun, and make the most of your days this summer!
Summer Safety Planning
While many children look forward to the summer break, for some, it can mean greater risk. Without school’s routine, supervision, and daily support, pupils who are currently more vulnerable may face unsafe or unpredictable environments. Encourage pupils to develop simple, age-appropriate safety plans.
These could include:
- Emergency contacts and safe places: who to go to and where to go if they feel unsafe.
- Daily structure: encouraging attendance at holiday clubs or activities to reduce isolation.
- Online and home safety: discussing risks and agreeing strategies, such as code words or safe online use.
- Access to food or support: signposting local schemes or services, including helplines.
- Planned check-ins: setting up regular contact with a known adult where possible.
Our feeling, staying safe web page can help.:
- a one-minute safety plan,
- getting help image that can be saved to their ‘phone.
- feeling safe, staying safe quick guide
My Summer Toolbox – booklet (Barnardo’s)
The purpose of this booklet is for children (ages 6 - 12) to learn skills and coping tools that can help them to self-regulate when there are challenges or difficult days.
There are a range of weekly activities and exercises, including a ‘try and score’ section for children to identify what works well for them and what can support them.
Find out more and download resources
Time 2 Move Holiday Activity Programme
Over 25,000 bookings so far and there are still some places available.
All the information for parents and carers can be found here
Have you visited our new www.headstartkernow.org.uk website yet?
We are delighted to let you know that our refreshed and redesigned website went live recently. We made it simpler to find what you need as professionals supporting children and families need as well adding a new, more prominent area for parents and carers.