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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
New teachers? 💙 PSED teacher training next week - deliver Zippy’s Friends, Apple’s Friends and Passport and give staff confidence to support children’s emotional wellbeing. 📅 6 Oct | 3–5.30pm 💻 Online 💷 From £70 👉 Book your place: buff.ly/cNM7uCu #SkillsForLife #TeacherTraining #ChildrensWellbeing
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Skills for Life programme training
The training course guides teachers through the programme concepts and activities and fully equips them to teach the ‘ready to use’ sessions in the classroom.
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
💙 A simple wellbeing activity for your classroom: Ask children to think of something that makes them feel good. "What made you feel good, and why?" Explore wellbeing activities for children: www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/w... #ChildrensWellbeing #Education
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
New teachers joining your school? Give them confidence and skills to support children's emotional wellbeing with October Skills for Life training to deliver Zippy’s Friends, Apple’s Friends or Passport. 📅 6 Oct | 3-5.30pm 💻 Online via Zoom 💷 From £70 👉 Book your place: buff.ly/gTEXJbc
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
💙 Tomorrow is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Children need to know that their feelings matter, that it's OK to ask for help and that there are trusted adults who will listen. Supporting wellbeing starts with connection, conversation and listening. #ChildrensWellbeing #MentalHealth #EarlySupport
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
New term, new skills for supporting children's wellbeing 💙 Train to deliver Zippy’s Friends, Apple’s Friends or Passport in your school. 📅 6 October | 3–5.30pm 💻 Online via Zoom 💷 From £70 👉 Book: buff.ly/e6AbR1u #SkillsForLife #TeacherTraining
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Zippy's Friends, Apple's Friends & Passport Training
Partnership for Children Skills for Life Online training to be able to deliver Zippy's Friends, Apple's Friends or Passport.
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
How can early years settings help children build confidence and emotional resilience? Our latest case study from Little Puddings Childminders shows the impact of our Early Years PSED programme. Read more: www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk/our-impact/p... #EarlyYears #PSED
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Helping children aged 5–7 develop coping and social skills through engaging stories and activities. Children learn how to: 🫩 recognise feelings 👍 solve problems 🆘 ask for help 👫 support their friends 🤱 cope with change Skills they'll carry with them throughout life. October training: buff.ly/izyHLMT
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PBE @pbe.co.uk · 01/07/2026
Our latest report on children and young people's mental health and wellbeing launches today.
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Small charities make a big difference. 💙 This #SmallCharityWeek we're celebrating the impact of organisations working to support communities. We're proud to help children develop resilience, wellbeing and life skills. Thanks to everyone who supports our work. #EmotionalWellbeing #Resilience
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Great to see our partner in Poland training 200+ teachers, educators and pedagogues in Leszno to deliver mental health and wellbeing programmes, including Zippy's Friends and SPARK Resilience. 💙 Building educators' skills helps children develop resilience and thrive. #Education
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📅 We're bringing together trained Skills for Life practitioners for our FREE Network Meeting. Share ideas, ask questions and talk with colleagues to support children's wellbeing. Training is just the start of the journey. 🎟️ Book your free place: www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/e...
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
#CarersWeek - we're recognising the amazing young carers who support their family - balancing school, friendships and wellbeing. Our programmes help children and young people build resilience, manage emotions and develop coping skills for life. Thanks to all young carers. 💙 #YoungCarers #CarersWeek
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
How can we help young people think about the future with hope rather than fear? Join Jayne Carter and Geetika G. this Saturday for a discussion exploring how parents and educators can support young people through conversation. Register: lnkd.in/en7kCBaZ #EmotionalWellbeing #Resilience #Parenting
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Training places available for our June 2026 online SPARK Resilience training. Designed for education professionals, the course explores the theory behind the programme and builds the confidence and skills needed for successful delivery. 📅 9 & 16 June Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spark-resi...
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Looking for simple wellbeing activities this half term? 🌈 Explore our FREE resources to help children build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing 💛 www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/w... #HalfTerm #ChildWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Free half-term wellbeing activities for ages 3–12 support children to develop coping skills and emotional resilience. Topics include feelings, friendship, change and loss, and more. ✔️ Free to download and print ✔️ Adaptable for ages and SEND learners buff.ly/BhVZhyJ
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Children from armed forces families can face unique challenges; mobility, separation and change. Our latest case study shows how Zippy’s Friends helped children build coping skills and resilience through safe, supportive classroom discussions and activities: buff.ly/3RQFzFd #ArmedForcesFamilies #SEL
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A supportive school environment can make a lasting difference to a child’s mental health. 🌱 This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re celebrating schools helping children build resilience, confidence and emotional wellbeing. #TakeAction #Schools #ChildMentalHealth
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
School readiness isn’t just about formal learning. It’s about children feeling confident, building friendships, and managing emotions 💛 PSHE skills shape how children experience school from day one: www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk/who-we-are/n... #EarlyYears #SchoolReadiness #ChildDevelopment
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Building school readiness through personal, social and emotional development
The Department for Education’s (DfE) guidance Getting children ready for reception (2026) makes clear that school readiness is built through emotional well-being…
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The summer term can feel like a long stretch - for pupils and teachers. Simple activities can help children recognise and manage their feelings. 👉 Explore free classroom resources: buff.ly/hDzUzCi
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
When children learn to understand and manage their emotions, it changes more than the classroom, it shapes their future. That’s why early support for mental health matters. 👉 Learn more about our impact www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk/our-impact/ #ChildrensMentalHealth #Impact
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Zippy’s Friends has been delivered in Irish schools by the HSE since 2007, supporting children. We’re proud to launch an Irish-language version helping children learn and express emotions in their first or preferred language. A great step forward for mental health support 💚 #Education bit.ly/4tX7Njn
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Around 70% of primary schools have recently bereaved pupils. Our Safeguarding Digest article explores how schools can integrate grief education as part of statutory RSHE guidance. 📖 www.headteacher-update.com/content/safe... Free activities on change and loss www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk
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Grief education in the primary classroom - Headteacher Update
Why grief education matters in schools and how statutory RSE guidance supports bereaved pupils and staff wellbeing
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
News about war and global events can feel overwhelming for children. With the right support, they can learn to understand their feelings and manage worry. 👉 Practical tips for supporting children: www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk/who-we-are/n... #ChildrensMentalHealth #Wellbeing
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Tips for supporting children around worrying world events
Children may be feeling anxious about the conflicts around the world.
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Every child experiences the world differently, and emotional support should too. Inclusive, evidence-based programmes can help all children build confidence, communication, and coping skills. 👉 Learn how we support SEND pupils bit.ly/4m1A6L3 #AutismAwareness #SEND #ChildrensMentalHealth
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Changes in routine, like school holidays, can be challenging for some children. Helping them prepare for change can support their emotional wellbeing and confidence. 👉 Discover simple ways to support transition with our FREE children's wellbeing activities bit.ly/47ve8Kg #Easter #ChildrensWellbeing
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Free funded Zippy’s Friends for SEND Programme - available to schools in Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and the West Midlands. Schools receive: training, ongoing support, full resources, and access to our Skills for Life platform 📩 Email liz.bowles@partnershipforchildren.org.uk to secure your place.
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Educators from 7 countries came together last week for the SPARK Masterclass - honest conversations, practical tools, and a real rethink of what resilience means for those who give so much. Led by Prof. Ilona Boniwell. Thank you all. 💛 #TeacherWellbeing #CPD
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🌟 Last week, Jayne visited St Nicholas School to see how the Zippy’s Friends programme is being used with small groups to support pupils' social and emotional learning. Many thanks to the school and Headteacher Dan (pictured with Zippy) for inviting us to visit💚
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We’ll be presenting Supporting Children Through Grief & Bereavement with Twinkl TeachMeet, giving Early Years & Primary educators practical strategies to support children day to day. Book your place: buff.ly/lCa86he #TwinklTeachMeet #GriefSupport #ChildrensWellbeing
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Join Professor Ilona Boniwell, leading researcher in positive education and resilience co-author of SPARK Resilience, for a live masterclass Igniting Teacher Resilience from Within. Learn more: buff.ly/1BfGNhO Book: buff.ly/Sc6X0lt
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Jayne spent a great day training early years settings and schools in Hartlepool to deliver the EY PSED Skills for Life programme. 🌟 One participant said: “What a fabulous programme! I know it will help my children.” #EarlyYears #PSED #ChildrensWellbeing #TeacherTraining
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Our Early Years activity cards are making a real impact! 🌍 Dinah from Akadi Eco in Kenya uses them in Pendo Mazingira to support children’s emotional wellbeing in schools and clinics. 💛 Download free cards: buff.ly/13Gs1qt #EarlyYears #EmotionalWellbeing
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Thanks to @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk for asking this question. It’s such an important reminder of the impact bullying can have and how early support can make a difference. Our programmes aim to give children practical ways to manage these situations and develop empathy from an early age.
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
New blog: Helping young children develop coping skills 🌱 Our Early Years PSED programme supports 3–5 year olds in building resilience, managing emotions, and navigating everyday challenges. Read more: buff.ly/41r2xh5 #EarlyYears #EYFS #CopingSkills #Resilience
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
New blog: Embracing grief in the classroom With grief & change now in the RSHE curriculum, our Skills for Life programmes help pupils build coping skills & support staff to teach with confidence. 👉https://tinyurl.com/2srhasxe
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
As schools across Scotland return this week, lots of pupils will be excited but it can be nerve-wracking starting a new school, class or year group. Use our 'Transition: This is me' activity to help children see themselves in a positive way. Download 👉https://buff.ly/3yuEUUZ
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
We love these calendars! The Jump Back Up July calendar has practical ideas we might all find useful to boost wellbeing and resilience.
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Our copies of Who Am I Teaching? have arrived! 📚✨ Liz and Jayne — who contributed for @pfchildren.bsky.social — were thrilled to receive their copies of @poppygibsonuk.bsky.social 's new book which explores identity, wellbeing & inclusion in the classroom. 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/yWV0ImD
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
🌟 Boost confidence with our Sweet Jar activity, inspired by Spark Resilience! 🌟 For ages 5+, it helps children share kind words and build self-belief. Download the full activity here: buff.ly/gMe9Dok #Resilience #PositiveSelfTalk #SweetJar
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
🎒 A new Starting Reception guide is here to help parents, carers & educators support children as they get ready for school. We’re proud to share free, play-based activities for families with 3–5s. 👉Read more on our blog and explore the resources: buff.ly/CgLKV2V
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Supporting school readiness
A collaborative group of leading early years organisations have created a new list of skills that can be used by parents, carers…
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
📣 Last chance to join! Tomorrow, Jayne Carter explores how the Lundy Model empowers children to feel heard & valued in their learning. Don’t miss out! Sign up now buff.ly/6mOOaXV #Education #SEND #ChildEmpowerment
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
🎯 New free activity: The Mini Goals Help children (10+) build confidence by setting and achieving small goals — inspired by Spark Resilience. Great for classrooms or at home! #SkillsForLife #Resilience #GoalSetting #FreeActivity
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
🎨 Free Activity: Bringing Drawings to Life 🖍️ Help children build confidence with this fun self-efficacy activity - create something of their own and learn by watching others succeed! Inspired by Spark Resilience ✨ 📥 Download: bit.ly/BringingDraw... #SelfEfficacy
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
📣 Two Weeks to Go! Refresh your Zippy’s Friends for SEND programme skills!​ Join our interactive 1-hour session to: 📚 Revisit programme delivery 🤝 Share best practice 🆕 Explore updated content & online platform​ 🔗 Book now: buff.ly/Lp85LIu
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
📣 Just 2 weeks to go! Join Jayne Carter our Programme Development Lead as she explores how the Lundy model helps children feel heard, valued & empowered in their learning. 💬🎓 Spaces are limited – sign up now: buff.ly/JaxvvaN #ChildParticipation #EmpoweringChildren
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
🌟 Help children manage emotions & build resilience with SPARK Resilience 🌟 Evidence-based, engaging, & grounded in CBT, mindfulness & positive psychology. Train to deliver 10 fun, impactful sessions in your school. 👉 Book now: buff.ly/XrTrDpi #Resilience #MentalHealth
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
🚨 Don’t miss out! Join us on 29th April for a live webinar with Jayne Carter, Programme Development Lead at @pfchildren.bsky.social, as she explores how the Lundy model empowers children to be part of their own learning! 📚✨ Spaces are limited – sign up today! buff.ly/PGj3TKp
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
🌈 Zippy’s Friends for Pupils with Special Needs helps 6–16 yr olds build coping, emotional & social skills. Co-designed with special schools, using visual supports & adaptable activities. 👉 buff.ly/bBfcUSD 📩 liz.bowles@partnershipforchildren.org.uk
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
🌟 Free activity: The Role Model Who do you admire — and what do you have in common with them? This reflective exercise, inspired by our Spark Resilience programme, helps children build self-awareness and confidence. Try it now👉 buff.ly/vmLOpZF
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