With mental health declining in almost 40% of school children ITV's Britain's Get Talking returns just in time for World Mental Health Day. This year there is a national homework task that's been set!

 Working with a psychologist and the teaching community, the homework that has been set will encourage all young people to have a real chat with an adult they trust about something they find hard to talk about. With the idea of sitting down to complete homework, this task was created to make starting a conversation easier. 

“Teachers make a difference to children’s lives. Within schools it’s becoming increasingly apparent that our children are burdened by many worries. We know that through encouraging children to talk about issues that are playing on their minds, we help share the load. It is common for adults to underestimate the knowledge children have about things that we try to shield them from, whether these are global or national events or issues closer to home..." Professor Dame Alison Peacock, CEO Chartered College of Teaching

From 3 to 93, speaking to someone is a great way to relieve our stress and anxiety. Britain Get Talking is going to spark a national conversation about what’s on our mind. Well Schools and The Tapscott Learning Trust are 100% behind this campaign because we know there is nothing more important than the health and happiness of our children. We can’t wait for our homework!” Mr Ben Levinson OBE, Exec Head Teacher, The Tapscott Learning Trust and Chair, Well Schools

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