Welcome to our resources for schools page. Below you will find a range of freely downloadable resources that have been produced by SPHR researchers, often in collaboration with other organisations.
A guide to good school holiday provision
SPHR researchers worked with a range of professionals and families connected to school holiday provision to produce ‘A guide to good school holiday provision’.
First Dental Steps infographic
Tooth extractions due to decay are the primary cause of children being admitted to hospital. This infographic is about First Dental Steps – a health visitor delivered intervention to help parents and carers look after young children’s teeth. This infographic will be useful to parents and carers of young children and any professions working with families with young children.
Improving young people's mental health and wellbeing in schools
The South West School Health Research Network is a partnership between local schools and the University of Bristol funded by to work collaboratively to improve the the mental health and wellbeing of young people and school staff. Explore the resources developed for schools to use:
Twinkle Twinkle Arti by Danielle Slade
This free children’s picture book has been developed to help families affected by parental alcohol or drug use. The book includes prompts for teachers, parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults to help discuss and reflect on the different characters and themes throughout the story. Please let us know what you think of the book by completing our survey.
Written by Danielle Slade and illustrated by Josie Brookes.
Twinkle Twinkle Arti in Welsh, Arti y Seren Fach
Participatory Action Research Toolkit
The Participatory Action Research (PAR) toolkit can be freely downloaded below. The toolkit includes all the resources and guidance needed for schools to implement PAR to improve school culture and support mental health. See related news
A Fair and Equal Opportunity to Enjoy Good Health: A Young People’s Toolkit
The Association for Young People’s Health (AYPH) led the co-production of the toolkit with young people and SPHR researchers, funded by the NIHR School for Public Health Research. AYPH is a charity that works to understand and meet the particular health and wellbeing needs of 10–25 year olds.
Watch Ash’s animation. Ash highlights the importance of safe community places.
Watch Michael’s animation. Michael highlights the importance of access to affordable healthy food.
Moving Spaces Guide - Re-framing physical activity for young people
This is a practical guide for influential adults who work with children and young people (11–21 years old) about how to raise conversations around physical activity, including physical education (PE), sports and exercise.