October is the perfect time to get growing in your school garden. From kale and peas to herbs and leafy greens, autumn planting can bring fresh produce to your classroom, cooking sessions and lunch menus while giving pupils hands-on learning outdoors. Get started with the WWF Plant2Plate Growing Guide packed with simple tips for schools of all sizes.
And if you want to take healthy eating even further, funding is available through the Achieve Well Healthy Eating and Nutrition Grant Scheme. For more information, please click on the following link: Achieve Well - Grant scheme 2025
Application window: 01 September – 28 November 2025.
This autumn is the season to dig in, grow together and make healthy eating part of your school culture.
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There are just 9 places left at the second Nottingham Healthy Child Conference taking place on Wednesday 27th November 8:30am–3:45pm at the Hilton Nottingham Gateway Hotel.
Get ready for a high-energy, thought-provoking day designed to inspire positive developments in schools. Whether you're a Senior Leader, PSHE Lead, Personal Development Lead, or educator, this is a fantastic opportunity to take time out for learning, networking and reflection.
Interesting keynotes from:
- Ben Hurst (Beyond Equality) – Empowering boys, breaking stereotypes, and reshaping masculinity
- Joshua Heyes (University of Lincoln) – Understanding opposition to RSE and rethinking our response
- Achieve Well Pupil PSHE Ambassadors – Presenting their PSHE Charter for schools
- Karah Dring (Nottingham Trent University) – Maximising the Power of Physical Activity in young people with and without ADHD
Engaging interactive workshops on: Using stories in PSHE; Creating a period proud school; Using data to plan school health and wellbeing provision; Food and mood; Protecting the school community, improving vaccine uptake; Aspirations; Building a culture of belonging; Social graces theory; Natasha Allergy Schools Programme.
Also the opportunity to meet a large mix of organisations offering support for schools in our marketplace, with over 20 providers in attendance.
Last year was a hit, don’t miss out, there’s just 15 spaces left! Click here to claim your place.
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Are you responsible for PSHE or RSHE in your school? This practical training session will help you lead with clarity and impact.
The whole day session covers:
- What makes an effective PSHE leader
- Statutory RSHE/PSHE requirements
- Support and resources
- Engaging your whole school in PSHE
- How to assess and monitor effectively
- Using active learning to bring PSHE to life
Date: Thursday 16th October 2026 9am to 3.30pm
Location: Loxley House
Book your place here and strengthen PSHE in your school.
Parkrun has launched Parkrun Primary, a new initiative linking schools with local Junior Parkrun events to support children’s health, wellbeing and community connections.
Schools take part through a simple five-step plan including assemblies, registering as a parkrun Primary school and building links with their local junior parkrun. Already, 17,000 pupils have been involved, with a goal of connecting 500 schools across the UK.
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October is International Walk to School Month, a great chance to boost daily movement and road safety.
Find free resources, activities, and the WOW Walk to School Challenge from Living Streets www.livingstreets.org.uk
Taking part? Tag your photos! Twitter/X: @Transport_Nottm Facebook: @TransportNottm
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toothPASTE is a website that supports parents and carers in looking after their child's teeth. It offers simple advice tailored for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with a particular focus on autistic children. They have a range of tips, downloadable resources and videos to support parents. Please share with any parents who may benefit. You can access the website here. |
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Healthy Goals launches in September 2025, offering free weekly fitness and wellbeing sessions in Nottingham City. Designed for young people aged 11–16 and adults 18+, sessions combine fun exercise, mindfulness and social activities to support healthy, active families beyond the school day. Delivered by Nottingham Forest Community Trust with funding from the Premier League Charitable Fund, Public Health Teams, and Nottingham City Council Council.
Schools can share the following sign-up links with families:
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Join the Nottinghamshire Sexual Health Promotion and Outreach Team on 11th December at 11am (until 11.45am) for an informal online session where you’ll get the chance to meet the team, learn about the services and support they offer, and explore how they support the local community. This is a great opportunity for partners to build connections, understand referral pathways, and ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Sign up here |
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World Mental Health Day is a chance for schools to focus on wellbeing and open up conversations about mental health. Physical activity can play a powerful role in supporting positive mental health, both in PSHE and across the curriculum.
Free resources to use with your pupils:
Use World Mental Health Day to highlight how moving more can help young people feel better, build resilience and support each other.
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World Food Day takes place on 16 October each year, led by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). In 2025, it marks its 80th anniversary with the theme Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.
Get involved with your school community:
Inspire pupils to think about healthy eating, sustainability and how we can all be food heroes.
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