Monday 5th February marked the beginning of Children’s Mental Health Week 2024. This year’s theme is “My Voice Matters”.
Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. As adults, it is our job to empower children and young people, and provide them with time, space, and opportunities to express themselves. We must also ensure they have opportunities to influence aspects of their worlds that directly – or indirectly – affect their wellbeing.
Empowering children and young people can have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing. For example, children and young people who feel that their voices are heard – and that what they say makes a difference – have higher levels of self-efficacy and self-esteem. They also have a greater sense of community – and as people become empowered, they can work together to create positive changes for themselves and for others.
This Children’s Mental Health Week we want all of our girls to be able to say – and believe – “My Voice Matters”.
Miss Dixon, Year 3 Class Teacher
