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Mental and emotional wellbeing – Parenting education – Violence and abuse prevention skills for self-protection, dealing with conflict, and promotion of respectful relationships – www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ attachment_data/file/181718/DFE-RR049.pdf details a whole school approach to promoting social and emotional skills, aiming to include all members of the school and all aspects of school life – Access to arts and creativity to promote communication and positive emotions – A healthy whole school approach to mental health promotion, alongside violence/abuse prevention programmes (including bullying and cyberbullying) – Access to youth friendly services for advice and help on issues surrounding abuse, drugs, and mental health – Youth MHFA to improve mental health literacy in education staff Physical wellbeing – Adequate and regular sport and physical activity, promoting walking and cycling to and from school where possible – Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) and Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) curriculums that include topics of substance misuse and mental health Social wellbeing – Life skills mentors and/or buddies for high-risk groups – Promotion of volunteering, participation in community programmes, places to go, and activities that improve self- esteem and social skills (91)

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