 The Healthy Lives Team supports schools, pupils and families with everything to do with health and wellbeing. We want to help you to live fitter, healthier and happier lives.
We are incredibly proud in Tower Hamlets to have supported schools to gain more Healthy Schools awards than any other borough in London. So please use this newsletter in whatever way suits you best to stay as fit and healthy as possible.
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Take care,
The Healthy Lives team at London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Here's a selection of fun activities and helpful information for you and your family...
 Anna Freud's 5 Steps to Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework - Leading Change seminar
Anna Freud will be launching their free, evidence-based, whole-school and college approach to mental health and wellbeing framework at the end of this month; 5 Steps to Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework.
Based on five areas which are key to developing a whole-school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing: Leading Change, Working Together, Understanding Need, Promoting Wellbeing and Supporting Staff; they are hosting a series of free seminars based on each of the steps, the first of which is on Leading Change on 1 October 2020 from 16.30-18.00.
 New public information campaign to prevent the spread of coronavirus this winter
HM Government has launched Hands. Face. Space, a new campaign that urges the public to continue to wash their hands, cover their face and make space to control infection rates and avoid a second peak.
The spread of coronavirus, particularly in enclosed spaces is shown in a new film, produced with experts in the field, which highlights the risk in simple, everyday interactions.
 Free emotional support for school staff
Education Support provides a free helpline to all teachers, lecturers and staff in education (primary, secondary, further or higher education) in England, Wales and Scotland 24/7, 365 days a year. They provide confidential emotional support for teachers, support staff, senior leaders, higher education and further education staff.
 Paper mache – making maracas
This is an easy paper mache craft which can be used to make a children's musical instrument that really works. Perhaps make a few and start a band!
 “The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible.”
Arthur C. Clarke
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The Healthy Lives Team want to support you with all aspects of health and wellbeing. We will be sending you regular newsletters that will be relevant whether you are at school, work, or at home.
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 Coronavirus updates and advice
The council is supporting the nation's efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus, while running our most critical services and supporting our residents, including those that are vulnerable.
We are regularly publishing advice for residents, local businesses and more at www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/coronavirus
We are also sharing updates with our subscribers in regular emails, and publishing stories on social media using #TowerHamletsTogether.
Sign up to our 'health and wellbeing - coronavirus' newsletter to get regular updates delivered to your inbox.
 More on staying healthy, happy and entertained at home
In addition to the highlights featured here, the council has put together a whole host of resources to help families and individuals stay happy, healthy and entertained while they spend more time at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
From online Idea Store materials to educational activities, learning a new skill or hobby, taking a virtual museum or zoo tour, keeping fit or just having pure fun, we've got it all in one place.
Did you know that Tower Hamlets offers other email newsletters to keep you up to date on a variety of topics?
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