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February is the Sleep Charity’s, Children’s Sleep Awareness Month and they’ve provided us with some excellent resources to help all of our children and young people get a good night’s sleep!

This month they’ll be emphasising the importance of sleep for children, highlighting its profound impact on their emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

Did you know…

  • Up to 50% of children have a sleep issue. This increases to 80% with a diagnosis of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
  • One third of children have daily meltdowns due to poor sleep habits.
  • 29% of children experience nighttime anxiety.
  • Over 51% of children aren’t sleeping due to fear of being alone.

Stats provided by The Sleep Charity

Week 1

Pre-school sleep (ages 12m+ to 5 years)

Understanding sleep cycles, common disruptions, how to create calming bedtime routines for the little ones.

Week 2

Sleep for primary school (ages 6 – 12)

Managing school schedules, screen time and other modern challenges that impact sleep in this critical developmental stage.

Week 3

Sleep for children with SEND

Addressing the unique challenges faced by children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and  Disabilities) and providing tailored strategies for sleep.

Week 4

Teen Sleep (ages 13 – 18)

Talking sleep issues in adolescents, including biological changes, late bedtimes, academic pressures, social media, tech and the role of lifestyle choices.

The Sleep Charity has put together a pack full of resources to help your family sleep better, including sleep diaries, calming activities, teen sleep challenges and top tips for sweet dreams! You can find them all at https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/get-involved/awareness-events/