YPO’s brand-new ‘Craft & Chat’ booklets, created in partnership with the NSPCC and Pritt, have been developed to support children’s mental wellbeing and encourage them to talk about their feelings.<\/p>\n
Crafting can significantly help children open up, as it creates a relaxed environment to discuss their emotions.<\/p>\n
The seven-page booklet includes activities like creating a “calm book” to identify things that make them feel happy and relaxed, meditation tips, and a task to draw their “safe adults,” helping children recognise who they can turn to for support.<\/p>\n
YPO celebrated the launch of its new booklet by hosting a ‘Craftathon’ event at Jerry Clay Academy in Wakefield . The day-long event saw pupils from all year groups engage in various crafting activities, completing the booklet while opening up about their feelings.<\/p>\n
The initiative focused on championing mental wellbeing, making it a central theme of the school day. By participating in creative activities, pupils were encouraged to recognise and discuss their emotions.<\/p>\n
Tony Palin, Deputy Headteacher at Jerry Clay Academy, said: “Encouraging children to have an open and healthy attitude towards mental wellbeing is crucial. This event is a step in the right direction towards improving their understanding of emotions. It was fantastic to see pupils of all ages engaging in these conversations creatively.”<\/p>\n
The \u2018Craftathon\u2019 marked a significant step forward in promoting mental health awareness and emotional openness among students, setting a positive tone for future initiatives.<\/p>\n
Since 2022, YPO has partnered with the NSPCC. In 2024, it reached a significant milestone, raising over \u00a3100,000 for the charity. This achievement is another example of YPO’s ongoing commitment supporting the NSPCC’s vital mission.<\/p>\n