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As this term comes to a close, we want to thank you for everything you’ve done to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Your hard work and care make a real difference every day.
Wishing you a peaceful, restful, and joyful festive break. We look forward to working with you in the new year.
We are proud to share the achievements of our newly trained PSHE Ambassador Team from Bulwell Academy and Ellis Guilford School, who have been working hard to champion high-quality Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education across Nottingham schools. Over recent months, the young people have completed a training programme designed to equip them with the knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills to advocate for PSHE. As a result, they have created a PSHE Charter for Nottingham schools.
The charter sets out clear principles for what good PSHE should look like, ensuring that every child and young person receives education that supports their health, wellbeing, and future success. It reflects the voices of young people and their commitment to making PSHE relevant, inclusive, and empowering.
Our ambassadors didn’t stop there, some of them took centre stage at the Nottingham Healthy Child Conference, presenting their charter to an audience of educators, and professionals. Their presentation was met with enthusiasm and praise, highlighting the importance of youth-led initiatives in shaping education policy and practice.
The PSHE Ambassador Team will continue to work within their own schools to improve practice. We are excited to see the results of their work. The group also gave feedback on PSHE resources which we are currently reviewing and will share in the Spring Term.
Thank you to our ambassadors for their energy, insight, and commitment to making a difference! The Achieve Well Team are working on a PSHE Ambassador programme to share with schools in the city. Watch this space!
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We are delighted to celebrate the schools across Nottingham City that have achieved our Health and Wellbeing Awards this year. These awards recognise schools that have a whole school approach to supporting children’s health and wellbeing.
These schools have demonstrated outstanding commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, mental wellbeing, and inclusive practices. From embedding high-quality PSHE education to fostering positive relationships and supporting staff wellbeing, each award-winning school has shown what excellence looks like in action.
Congratulations to our Champion Award Winners:
Bluecoat Academy Primary
Crabtree Farm Primary and Nursery
Middleton Primary & Nursery
Oak Field Special School & Specialist Sports College
Old Basford Primary School
Seely Primary School
Southglade Primary
Southwold Primary & Early Years Centre
The Fernwood School
Walter Halls Primary & Early Years
Congratulations to our Essentials Award Winners:
Fernwood Primary School Glade Hill Primary
South Wilford Primary
St Patrick's Catholic Primary
You can learn more about some of our award winners' practice in this short video
Click here for more information on the awards and here to sign up.
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The second Nottingham Healthy Child Conference was very well received by delegates. Those attending heard from some inspiring keynote speakers and visited lots of organisations in our market place. They were also treated to the amazing Zumba with Charm who led the room in some joyful movement and singing!
You can watch a summary of the conference here.
Here's some feedback we received from delegates:
"Absolutely fantastic day with inspirational and motivating key speakers."
"Just brilliant. Inspiring. Reminding me why I love teaching not just PSHE teaching. It’s about the children."
"Great variety of activities and styles of delivery."
"I really enjoyed the conference and lots of ideas to go back to school with. The marketplace was also very good with lots of organisations to get involved with to enhance what we already provide for our children.".
Thank you to all colleagues who attended.
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The Achieve Well Healthy Eating Grant Scheme has now closed for applications. Thank you to all Nottingham City schools that submitted proposals. We are looking forward to reviewing every application and supporting projects that promote positive food habits, cooking skills and healthier choices.
Funding decisions will be shared soon and we are excited to see the impact these initiatives will have across our school communities. Further updates will follow as the scheme progresses.
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Nottingham City Council’s Public Health team is inviting schools to register their interest in taking part in the national Veg Power campaigns. These fun, engaging and fully-funded campaigns support pupils and engage parents and carers to develop healthy eating habits through creative evidence-based activities delivered in school. To learn more about the campaigns, please visit Veg Power
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Thriving Nottingham is offering a free twelve week programme that helps children get active while parents and carers receive friendly guidance on healthy habits. Children can join fun weekly sessions such as kickboxing, football skills, ice skating, trampolining and dodgeball. While they take part, adults meet with trained mentors to explore topics including snacking, eating well on a budget, picky eating, portion sizes and sleep. Siblings are welcome.
Sessions run across the city on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For full details or to register, contact Thriving Nottingham at hello@thrivingnottingham.org.uk or visit thrivingnottingham.org.uk.
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Please take the time to have a look at our new . The Vaccination Padlet, developed by the Nottingham City Council Public Health team, contains lots of useful information and ideas to help staff, teachers and senior leaders embed a whole school approach to vaccinations. The Padlet enables easy access to reliable information and support, answers to frequently asked questions, training opportunities and teaching resources - including lesson plans from early years to Key Stage 5. It also contains information and links that are suitable for sharing with parents, carers and young people. Please keep checking the Padlet throughout the school year as it will be frequently updated. If you have any great ideas, or resources that you already use in your classrooms, please email and we will add them into the Padlet for other schools to access.
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Free family fun run on Sunday 21 December 2025 at the ATW Nottingham Holme Run. No booking needed, simply turn up. Organised by ATW Events at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. Details at https://www.atwevents.co.uk/e/atw-nottingham-holme-run-8892
Are you looking to be more active? Your journey to work is an easy way to get outdoors and get some exercise. Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is offering free route planning advice, one-to-one cycle training and journey buddying to anyone working in Nottingham City. They can also arrange to come to your school and provide free bike checks for staff.
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1decision have shared their free December PSHE assembly, available to all schools with no sign-up required. This assembly reminds children of the importance of supporting those around them and follows the story of a family giving back to a food bank, a food bank they once relied on during difficult times. The assembly introduces the idea of giving back through a reverse calendar and helps children explore simple, meaningful ways to support the most vulnerable in their community.
https://www.1decision.co.uk/sample-assembly-pack
Signpost families to Thriving Nottingham, a free service that promotes healthier eating and active living. Children join fun weekly activity sessions while parents receive practical guidance on food choices and routines. Families can also access cooking workshops and an online gym. Details at https://thrivingnottingham.org.uk/child-and-family-weight-management |
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Equation are in the early stages of developing Project Horizon - a new intervention intended to support children, young people and their caregivers who are affected by Child to Parent Abuse (CPA) in Nottingham City.
To ensure this programme is designed in a way that genuinely meets the needs of families and the professionals who work alongside them, they are gathering insight from key partners across the sector. This consultation will directly shape the structure of the programme, including the design of the sessions, resources and wider project delivery. It will also help Equation to understand what professionals training would be most valuable to support multi-agency responses to CPA.
They would be extremely grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete the consultation survey:
If you want any further information regarding this please do reach out to either, (Vanessa Dixon, Head of Service) vanessa@equation.org.uk or El Aspinall (Child to Parent Abuse Co-ordinator) el@equation.org.uk
As temperatures drop, it’s vital to protect yourself and others from the health risks of cold weather. The Cold-Health Alerting System provides early warnings to help communities respond effectively. Vulnerable groups, including older adults, young children, and those with long-term health conditions, are especially at risk.
Simple steps like heating your home to at least 18°C, wearing layers, and checking on neighbours can make a big difference. If eligible, get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19.
Check out the information and resources on the health protection hub page:
🧣 Stay Warm, Stay Well This Winter 🧤
As temperatures drop, it's important we all take simple steps to stay safe and healthy. Here are some top tips to help you and your loved ones through the colder months:
✅ Heat your main living spaces to at least 18°C ✅ Wear multiple thin layers to trap warmth ✅ Keep bedroom windows closed at night ✅ Use energy-saving tips to reduce heating costs ✅ Stock up on food and medicine ✅ Check if you're eligible for financial support ✅ Get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 ✅ Make sure appliances are safe and working ✅ Reduce draughts to keep your home warmer ✅ Check in on vulnerable neighbours or family ✅ Know where to get help – call NHS 111 or 999 in emergencies ✅ Plan ahead and stay informed with weather updates
Let’s look after ourselves and each other this winter. 💙
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