A study from the British Psychological Society found that the majority of children (71%) had at least one close friend as early as five years old 👫😊 These connections can form rather quickly and develop with equal speed. At such a young age, it can be remarkable how suddenly two children can hit it off with one another 🚀
However, it is deeply important that children can recognise both the features of a healthy relationship, as well as the potential signs of a less healthy dynamic ☣️ Our #WakeUpWednesday guide offers some top tips on reinforcing the formation of healthy friendships among children and young people.
Please click on this link to find out more: Healthy Friendships
Statistics from the Children’s Commissioner found that in the 2022/23 academic year, 22.3% of all pupils were persistently absent – a significant increase from 2018/19, when that figure was 10.9%. This lost time can have a notable impact on children’s development, learning and overall wellbeing.
The specific reasons for school avoidance are sometimes hard to pin down – and it can be even harder to know how best to help absent children return to education. That’s why this week, our Wake up Wednesday guide breaks down some of the causes and effects of school avoidance and provides advice on how you can help young people triumph over this potentially damaging cycle ⛓️💥
Please click on this link to find out more: School Avoidance