The number of children with body image problems and eating disorders has steadily increased over the last decade and the pandemic saw a further steep rise in cases right across the UK. A poor body image can develop into a serious mental health problem and research shows that our self-esteem approach is the most effective way to address it. Our award-winning lessons have been shown to make a significant difference to children’s body confidence.
Promoting Body confidence in children
Workshops and training for staff, pupils and parents
We work with staff to;
- Raise awareness of the importance of body confidence in children
- Share up-to-date research on body image
- Consider how to address this topic sensitively
- Introduce a practical curriculum for schools
We work with pupils to;
- Consider some of the pressures that might influence them
- Learn to question the messages they receive
- Share practical strategies to support themselves and others
- Help build their body confidence and self esteem
We work with parents to;
- Raise awareness of the effect of body image on their child’s well-being
- Help them recognise the signs of a poor body image
- Understand the importance of their child’s body confidence
- Offer practical strategies for them to try at home
“Brilliant talk! This has really made me think, I will definitely be more aware of how I talk to my son as well as my daughter!”
Parent – Perse Prep School
