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Congratulations to Fernwood and Crabtree Farm Primary schools for being the first in the city to gain the Achieve Well Health and Wellbeing Foundation Award! Fernwood Primary achieved Essentials status and Crabtree Farm Primary, Champion status.
Both schools have shown a dedication and commitment to the Nottingham Healthy Child vision and have ensured their ethos, curriculum, practice and pedagogy in the school align with this. We look forward to seeing how they continue their journey and advance towards our Impact awards in the new academic year.
The Achieve Well Health and Wellbeing Foundation Award provides a whole school approach framework for schools to audit, action-plan and improve their health and wellbeing provision. Schools involved are seeing the benefits for their pupils and communities, Claire Shipley of Crabtree Farm Primary said, “Engaging with the Awards has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s not just about recognition, it’s about taking a moment to reflect on the journey, celebrate progress, and stay motivated. The Awards provide a platform to share best practice, inspire others, and build a culture where health and wellbeing are truly valued. Prioritising health and wellbeing is important to our school because it’s the foundation of everything else, productivity, creativity, and resilience.”
To benefit from this free Award programme or find out more about what is on offer including training, resources, guides click here or email the Team.
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Thursday 26th June saw the launch of the ‘What does Healthy Communication look like?’ RSE Day mural in the Arboretum. The mural project was a collaboration between Nottingham City Council’s Achieve Well team and Green Space team, ChalleNGe Nottingham, artist Millie Yarwood, local schools and children.
Children from 9 local primary schools (Claremont, Forest Fields, Mellers, Middleton, Rise Park, Scotholme, Seely, St Mary's and Walter Halls) shared their views on what makes healthy communication via a Padlet. Millie used the children’s ideas and her signature style to create the mural. On RSE Day, children from Forest Fields Primary School visited the Arboretum to see the mural being launched by Angela Kandola, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottingham. The children were very excited to visit the mural that they had contributed to.
After the launch, children took part in creative activities and shared their thoughts on what it meant to be involved: “I was pleased to be part.”, “Believe in yourself.”, “I’m honestly really happy on our thoughts being used in a mural based on kindness and other thoughts.”, “We done a good thing and people might get inspired.” For more information on the mural click here.
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We’re pleased to announce that further details on the Achieve Well healthy eating and nutrition grant are now available to view on the Achieve Well website. On the website you will find a guide and a link to the application form. We are accepting applications from September to November 2025. Please note this is a competitive process with a limited funding pot. Application guides will be sent directly to schools that submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI). If you’ve completed the EOI, keep an eye on your inbox.
Our free Health and Wellbeing Survey for pupils will run again this year. The survey is targeted at Year 6 pupils in primary and Year 10 in secondary schools (other year groups optional) and can be completed electronically or on paper copies. Each school that takes part receives an individualised report containing their data alongside comparative City-wide results. More information is available on our website.
All schools who complete the survey in 2025 will receive a free teacher resource book on a health and wellbeing theme. You can sign up here.
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Families are invited to Picnic in the Park at Green’s Windmill and Windmill Park as part of Sneinton Festival. This free event encourages families to get active outdoors, enjoy a picnic and take part in a range of fun activities including live music, mill tours, children’s games and more. It’s a great opportunity to connect with the local community and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon. The event runs on Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. More information can be found at: www.sneintonfestival.co.uk
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Schools booking a Wollaton Park residential now qualify for a free visit to a local community garden. This supports Nottingham’s Public Health Strategy by linking outdoor learning with healthy eating. Pupils will explore food growing, biodiversity, and nature-based play. Each child receives seeds and a recipe card to extend learning at school or home. To find out more and book your garden visit, contact:
Rachel Brooke or School programmes
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Food For Thought is a free webinar from Lexxic that explores how diet can impact neurodivergent individuals. Chaired by Dr Helen Lawal, the session includes expert insights into the links between nutrition, ADHD, autism and eating behaviours. Schools can use the recording and downloadable materials to build staff knowledge, support student wellbeing and share practical tips with parents. The resource encourages a more inclusive approach to health and learning. Find out more
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The NSPCC's Schools Service is committed to engaging with the entire school community – children, teachers, parents and carers – to create a safe and nurturing environment. Through empowering initiatives and open dialogue, they ensure every child’s voice is heard and valued.
Speak out Stay safe
Speak out Stay safe is a safeguarding programme for children aged 5 to 11, which is available to all primary schools in the Midlands, as well as across the UK and Channel Islands. It helps children understand:
- abuse in all its forms and how to recognise the signs of abuse
- that abuse is never a child’s fault, and they have the right to be safe
- where to get help and the sources of help available to them, including our Childline service.
Learn more and sign up.
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