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Our team will continue to share useful resources to support learning during these difficult times.

There are lots of useful links and resources on this website, including a specific section for Parents and Carers. We will also be sharing useful links through our Twitter: @HLHLDoncaster.

New Healthy Learning, Healthy Lives Lead 2 July 2024 Meet Amy, the New Healthy Learning, Healthy Lives Lead for Early Years Read article

Introducing The Lullaby Trust new project; Bedtime Bundles 2 July 2024 Every baby needs access to a cot or Moses basket, yet sadly too many babies in temporary accommodation don’t have one. Read article

Exciting announcement! 21 May 2024 Public Health is hosting an event at the Remake Learning Days Festival! Read article

The National Crime Agency issues urgent warning about ‘sextortion’ 7 May 2024 The National Crime Agency issues urgent warning about ‘sextortion’ Read article

Doncaster Remake Learning Festival 7 May 2024 Back again for 2024! 22nd May - 31st May Read article

Choose Kindness 24 April 2024 Take the choose kindness pledge Read article

Ofsted Big Listen - open consultation 25 March 2024 If your work, your children, your decisions, your education, or your care are affected by what we do, then we want to hear from you. Read article

New FixOurFood in Primary Schools Survey! 13 March 2024 FixOurFood are building a network of primary schools in Yorkshire to be part of an exciting project to transform the Yorkshire food system for dietary and planetary health! Read article

Appearance Diversity Guide for teachers 21 February 2024 Resources from the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) Read article

Positive Body Image and Attitudes resources for Children and Young People! 30 January 2024 We know body image is an issue for young people, find out more about resources and support available. Read article

Doncaster's We Support Our Mums! 9 August 2023 Last week was World Breastfeeding week, a global campaign to raise awareness and action on themes related to breastfeeding. Check out how Doncaster is supporting mums to breastfeed out and about in Doncaster! Read article

Senior Mental Health Lead Training 28 July 2023 Did you know the Department for Education is offering a grant of £1,200 for eligible state-funded schools and colleges to train a senior mental health lead? Read article

Making Doncaster the most child friendly borough! 21 March 2023 As part of the Children and Young People's Plan 2022-2025, Doncaster Youth Advisory boards' ambition is to make Doncaster the most Child Friendly Borough in the Country and by that; we mean a safe, happy, healthy, connected and inclusive place for all children and young people. Read article

New free vaping resources available for Carers and Educators! 15 February 2023 Children, Young People and Vaping Read article

New Department for Education Relationships, Sex and Health Education Survey 16 November 2022 The Department for Education (DfE) has commissioned IFF Research to run an independent survey exploring how schools are implementing the new Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) statutory guidance, and whether this has resulted in effective RSHE for pupils. Read article

Half of secondary school teachers don’t feel confident delivering sex and relationships education 30 September 2022 Almost half of secondary school teachers (46%) said they do not feel confident about teaching sex and relationships education, a new survey has revealed. Read article

ASH guidance on developing school policies on vaping 5 September 2022 September 2022 Read article

Event Round Up: Doncaster Public Health Support for Schools and Colleges 18 July 2022 On the 30th of June, Doncaster Council’s Public Health, Children, Young People and Families Team, held our event for Doncaster schools and colleges to find out about Public Health support available locally! Read article

Public Health support & resources for Doncaster Schools & Colleges 27 May 2022 Free Event! Read article

New Early Years Food and Drink Policy support resources! 14 April 2022 Our Food and Drink Policy support resources have been refreshed! Read article

Healthy Start Update: The Healthy Start Scheme is changing! 29 March 2022 The Healthy Start scheme is launching a digital scheme that offers a prepaid card to those applying for Healthy Start instead of paper vouchers. Read article

Young People's Gambling Harm Prevention Programme 28 January 2022 Free training for professionals in Doncaster Read article

Supervised Toothbrushing Clubs 28 January 2022 Update Read article

Young People's Gambling Harm Prevention Programme 1 October 2021 Free training Read article

Children & Young People Public Health Services Surveys 28 September 2021 Tell us what you think! Read article

Oral Health Update 4 August 2021 Doncaster Public Health will be assisting settings to restart their toothbrushing clubs after October half term 2021. Refresher training must be completed first Read article

Preloved Uniform Sale and Community Coffee Morning 13 July 2021 Thursday 26th August 2021 10am until 12pm @ St Pauls Church Wheatley DN2 4HN Read article

PHSE Association Twilight session 14th July 2021 5 July 2021 The teacher and the teenage brain' free twilight session Read article

Excellent RSHE - Are you there yet? 21 April 2021 DfE Funded Workshops Summer 2021 Read article

Network Meeting 23 March 2021 The next HLHL network meet will take place on 13th April via MSTeams Read article

DfE update on statutory RSHE expectations 18 March 2021 (11th February 2021) Read article

Criteria & Wheel Updates 11 March 2021 Exciting Changes to the HLHL Programme Read article

New Psychological First Aid training for supporting children and young people affected by emergencies and crisis situations including the COVID-19 pandemic 23 February 2021 Online training developed by PHE is now available to all those who care for or work with children and young people aged up to 25 Read article

RSE Day: 24th June 2021 19 February 2021 A national day to celebrate healthy relationships and positive sexual health education for schools, families and organisations. Read article

Live, work or play in Stainforth? 19 February 2021 Exciting opportunity for 'Shaping Stainforth' Read article

Laptops and tablets for children who cannot attend school due to coronavirus (COVID-19) 13 October 2020 How schools, colleges, academy trusts and local authorities can access digital devices for children who are learning remotely Read article

RSHE Free Training & Spring Conference 8 January 2021 Quality Relationships, Sex and Health Education ‘The journey to excellence’ virtual conference Read article

New supporting resources available to support RSHE implementation 23 November 2020 Engaging Parents and Carers in Supporting Effective Provision and resources for RSHE for pupils with SEND Read article

Alcohol Awareness Week 17 November 2020 16-20 November Read article

Supervised Tooth Brushing - COVID-19 20 October 2020 Due to the Coronavirus (Covid – 19) outbreak the current advice, for our region, is for settings NOT to participate with supervised toothbrushing clubs. With this advice in mind we should not participate in any disclosing activity or any oral health lesson plan which involves using the mouth mirrors. Read article

What to do if a pupil is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) 13 October 2020 guidelines on what to do if anyone in your school becomes unwell with a new, continuous cough or a high temperature, or has a loss of, or change in, their normal sense of taste or smell Read article

Guidance for full opening: schools 6 October 2020 Main changes since this guidance was last updated Read article

Update on face coverings in schools 26 August 2020 The Department for Education is updating its advice on face coverings in schools. Read article

Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak 25 August 2020 What all schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term. Read article

Guidance for full opening: Schools 4 August 2020 updated guidance Read article

DfE RSHE Resources and Training 17 July 2020 Free resources and training available to help schools prepare for Statutory RSHE Read article

RSE Day 2020 11 June 2020 Celebrate on 25th June Read article

Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) 5 June 2020 DfE update on statutory RSHE June 2020 Read article

RSHE Primary Curriculum (draft) available! 19 May 2020 To support Doncaster schools with the implementation of the DfE Statutory Guidance. Read article

Opening schools and educational settings to more pupils from 1 June: guidance for parents and carers 13 May 2020 Information for parents and carers to help prepare for the wider opening of nurseries, schools and colleges from 1 June Read article

Relationships, Sex and Health Education 5 May 2020 Curriculum, resources and training update - May 2020 Read article

#ThisIsPE campaign 17 April 2020 If you’re looking for ways to educate and entertain the kids during lockdown, we’ve got something for you! Read article

Free School Meal Update 22 April 2020 Aldi joins Free School Meal voucher scheme Read article

COVD-19 22 April 2020 Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreak Read article

COVID-19 update 20 April 2020 What parents and carers need to know about schools and education during the coronavirus outbreak Read article

Rethink Periods education programme 9 April 2020 Online training offer Read article

Doncaster Parents Voice 9 April 2020 Online Offer April 2020 for SEND Families. Read article

Key worker childcare over Easter 9 April 2020 Information and Support Read article

COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing 30 March 2020 update guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing Read article

COVID-19 Early years and childcare closures 25 March 2020 This guidance covers Ofsted-registered childcare providers for children of all ages. Read article

COVID-19 25 March 2020 Full Guidance on Staying at home and away from others Read article

Covid-19 (coronavirus) Updates 23 March 2020 #StayHomeSaveLives Read article

COVID-19: free school meals guidance 23 March 2020 Guidance for schools and local authorities on free school meals arrangements during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read article

DfE launch free period products for all schools and colleges 22 January 2020 Free period products are to be made available to all schools and colleges in England, as the Department for Education launches its fully funded scheme Read article

Scroll Free September 2020 19 February 2020 Scroll Free September highlighs growing concerns that social media is contributing to increasing mental health issues in young people Read article

New Year, New Network Meeting! 19 February 2020 The next Healthy Learning, Healthy Lives Network meeting; Meeting One Monday 2nd and Meeting Two Monday 9th, at Mary Woollett Centre from 4pm. Read article

RSE Day - 25th June 2020 19 February 2020 An annual celebration of excellent Relationships and Sex Education that educates children and young people about healthy relationships and positive sexual health. Read article

Schools Active Travel Awards 10 March 2020 Doncaster Council would like to invite you to nominate individuals and schools who deserve to be recognised for their contributions promoting Active Travel over the last twelve months Read article

New Healthy Learning, Healthy Lives Lead 8 January 2019 Meet Poppy, the New Healthy Learning, Healthy Lives Lead Read article

Self Harm/Injury Awareness Day 1st March 19 February 2020 #NoHarmDone Self-harm social media campaign Read article

BNF Healthy Eating Week (8-14 June) 2020 19 February 2020 Registration is open for BNF Healthy Eating Week 2020 Read article

LGBT History 2020 19 February 2020 Resources from The Proud Trust Read article

New Healthy Learning, Healthy Lives Lead 10 August 2018 Meet Saima, the New Healthy Learning, Healthy Lives Lead Read article

Clean Your Hands...5th May 2020 1 May 2019 A reminder of the importance of good hygiene measures for WHO Hand Hygiene Day - SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands 5 May 2020 Read article

To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more 3 May 2019 New WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age Read article

Doncaster scheme continues to welcomes breastfeeding mums 15 February 2019 We Support Our Mums Read article

FREE Cycle Ride Leader Training available! 7 January 2020 FREE Cycle Ride Leader Training available! Have you thought about leading bike rides for pupils at your school? Attendees will be given the skills necessary to lead a cycle ride, along with a cycle map of Doncaster to help you plan the best routes near your school Read article

Get Ready for Statutory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) 27 August 2019 Free training to help schools prepare. Read article

DfE launch Healthy School Ratings Scheme 8 July 2019 Today the Department of Education published full details for the Healthy Schools Rating Scheme, with the first schools receiving their reports and certificates in July 2019. The scheme, which is voluntary, was one of the actions of Chapter 1 of the Childhood Obesity Plan published in 2017. Read article

Relationships, sex and health education: guides for schools 1 July 2019 The Department for Education publish guides for parents of primary and secondary age pupils that schools can use to communicate with them about teaching relationships and health education. Read article

Doncaster Opportunity Area 26 June 2019 Improving Opportunities Through Education Read article

DfE publish final guidance on relationships education (primary) relationships and sex education (secondary) and health education (primary and secondary). 26 June 2019 The new curriculum will be mandatory from September 2020. Read article

Oral Health: Tooth extraction data for Doncaster 8 March 2019 Doncaster has the highest amount of 6-10 year olds having tooth extractions due to dental decay in the country. Read article

Sugar Smart World 10 January 2019 New Change4Life nutrition resources available for schools Read article

NSPCC Schools Service 10 January 2019 Updates of resources available Read article

New partner resources for schools 22 October 2018 New resources from Public Health England Read article

Free Teenage Cancer Trust Education presentations in Doncaster schools 5 October 2018 Understanding Cancer Education Programme Read article

PUPIL LIFESTYLE SURVEY 2018 - Information for Schools 4 October 2018 Can you help with testing of new questions? Read article

NEW Oral Health Promotion Resources 2 October 2018 Doncaster Public Health has developed Oral Health Promotion resources for primary school children in Doncaster. Read article

Fluoride Varnish - The Facts 31 August 2018 Fluoride Varnish - ask your dentist about this free, quick treatment to help reduce tooth decay in children. Read article

Healthy Eating and Oral Health training 20 August 2018 Public Health have introduced free training opportunities for colleagues working throughout the Doncaster borough, who would benefit from additional training around nutrition and oral health. Read article

Free online nutrition course for primary school teachers 23 January 2018 Sign up for a free online nutrition course with the British Nutrition Foundation Read article

Health protection in schools and other childcare facilities 8 January 2018 A practical guide for staff on managing cases of infectious diseases in schools and other childcare settings Read article

Nutrition and Oral Health 22 November 2017 Training Opportunity: Nutrition and Oral Health. Free for workers and professionals in Doncaster Read article