Sleep resources, information and signposting for educators and practitioners
All Age Healthier Sleep Printable Leaflet
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This leaflet can be downloaded and printed.
Neurodivergent Sleep
Practical information for families and professionals. This information is intended to support understanding, reassurance, and practical problem-solving around neurodivergent sleep.
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This leaflet can be downloaded, printed and shared.
School Survey Sleep Findings
The image below shows the findings from the Somerset Schools Health and Wellbeing Survey (SHAWS) 2023.
This indicates that around two thirds of children in primary school responded to say the amount of sleep they normally get is enough to feel awake and concentrate on their schoolwork.
However, among secondary children this drops to around 50% or less that say they get enough sleep. This means 50% of secondary aged pupils did not feel they get enough sleep to feel awake and concentrate on their schoolwork.
Somerset children & young people : Health & Wellbeing : Sshaws 2023 Topic Reports
Teaching resources
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School Zone Teaching Resources for Promoting Good Sleep |
Sleep – KS3 and KS4 lesson plan Developed with teachers, this lesson and accompanying video help you explore the importance of good quality sleep with your class and strategies to promote it. Sleep – KS3 and KS4 lesson plan – School Zone | Sleep | Campaign Resource Centre Sleep – Year 6 lesson plan Developed with teachers, this lesson explores the benefits of good quality sleep for the body and brain. Sleep – Year 6 lesson plan – School Zone | Sleep | Campaign Resource Centre |
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PSHE Association - The Sleep Factor |
At each key stage, the lesson materials will help raise awareness of the impact of good quality sleep, and equip young people with the skills and strategies they need to get a better night’s rest. Teacher Guidance all key stages.pdf (Membership required for access) |
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Oak National Academy provides free curriculum teaching resources for all key stages. |
Search for Free Teaching Resources | Oak National Academy |
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Sleep: finding our confidence with sleep – school pack |
Learning about sleep, why it's essential, and how we can maintain good sleep health, can help young people improve and maintain their mental health and wellbeing. Sleep: finding our confidence with sleep – school pack | Mental Health Foundation |
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BBC Bitesize |
Presenter Rodd helps us learn how lack of sleep affects how our brain works. Rodd’s Bad Day - Sleep is Important! - BBC Bitesize |
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Video summary – sleep |
In this video, Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand explore how sleep patterns change as children grow older and go through puberty. They compare the sleep needs and habits of 7-8-year-olds with those of teenagers, highlighting how biological changes affect sleep cycles. Operation Ouch! – why do teenagers need more sleep? - BBC Teach |
