Cornwall Schools’ Wellbeing Hub Newsletter 9th October 2025
Thursday 9th October 2025
Welcome to the Wellbeing Newsletter
Find out why wellbeing in schools is Everybody’s Business, explore refreshed comms tools, and check out fully funded training for professionals.
What’s on the website?
Why is wellbeing in school ‘Everybody’s Business’?
Check out how small interactions can make a big impact on pupil safety, belonging, and potential.
Why Wellbeing in Schools is Everyone's Business
Headstart Comms
We have refreshed our comms tools and resources which can be found on our website.
Don’t forget you can now access this and previous newsletters on the website
Wellbeing Training with Headstart Kernow
SPACE (Supporting Parents and Children Emotionally) Combined 3-day Facilitator Training for Professionals
Become a SPACE facilitator with fully funded 3-day training by Headstart Kernow. Support families through trauma-informed, relationship-based practice. Explore course details and how to apply here.
27th -29th of January 2026
Please email us at SPACE@Cornwall.gov.uk to express your interest.
Dates for Grandma on the Moon Autumn 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.
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News and Resources
Growing Up in Poverty
Director of Public Health Report 2025/2026 in partnership with the Directors of Children’s Services for Cornwall Council and The Council of the Isles of Scilly.
The new Director of Public Health Report 2025/26 highlights the voices of babies, children and young people from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Created in partnership with the Directors of Children’s Services, this powerful video explores the real impact of child poverty and calls for action. Watch the video here - Understanding the impact of child poverty - Cornwall Council
Girls’ Wellbeing
The latest Girls’ Attitudes Survey reveals trends in girls’ mental health and safety. 68% of girls aged 11–21 say they’ve changed their behaviour to avoid sexual harassment, and 1 in 10 younger girls have missed school because of it. The report calls for more education and action to tackle sexism and support wellbeing.
Read the news story: Two thirds of girls change their everyday behaviour to avoid sexual harassment
Read the report: A snapshot of girls’ and young women’s lives
Managing Morning Anxiety – Parent Guide A quick, practical resource for families facing tough school mornings.
Struggling with school mornings? This new resource offers quick, practical tips for parents and carers, like calming evening routines, gentle boundaries, and helpful phrases to use when anxiety makes getting to school feel impossible.
Have you visited our new www.headstartkernow.org.uk website yet?
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.