11 Summary of Session 5

In this session, you’ve focused on how pre-school and school curricula can support young children’s wellbeing and mental health.

You should now be able to:

• explore ways to promote positive wellbeing through the curriculum in early years education settings and primary schools
• be aware of the critical role of the key worker/person in early care and education settings
• consider the role of whole school approaches to promoting wellbeing in early years and in primary schools
• reflect on the role of policies in the prevention of mental health issues.

In the next session, you will explore how professionals in health, education and social sectors can work together to support children’s health and mental wellbeing.

You can now go to Session 6 [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] .