Developing the skills of the future workforce is important in many ways, but none more so than in nurturing the tools required to build resilience and maintain wellbeing, - and ideally this needs to start in the early years writes.
Educating children on how to look after themselves physically, mentally and emotionally may be one of the most valuable investments we can make. As employers learn more about the importance of mental health and wellbeing in creating happy, productive, sustainable work environments, there is a growing case for teaching the practices and principles of self-care early in life.
We need to help young people build emotional resilience, learn how to foster positive relationships and understand the importance of balance, in work and in life. In helping them to help themselves, there is a wider positive impact for employers that cannot be underestimated.
Through our Compass Project’s Craigton Road site, Cults, with its refurbished North Point building and extensive outdoor facilities, we are giving pre-school and primary school-aged children the opportunity to start learning these principles through play and discovery, in a gentle, safe, nurturing and creative place that maximises health and wellbeing.
Games, sports, crafts, gardening, outdoor learning, and themed days get children moving, spending time outdoors, and enjoying the well-documented benefits of being in nature, while encouraging them to discover new things and connections. As well as having fun in the natural environment, these young participants will have opportunities to build self-confidence, communication and teamworking skills – all of which aim to build resilience and help them thrive in the years to come.
Our October holiday programme for primary-aged children will run from October 12-16 and 19-23, and our Outdoor Adventures pre-school activities run on a rolling 6-week basis. For further information, visit https://compassaberdeen.org.uk or email Booking@cwt.scot or call 01224 678 830.
Camphill Wellbeing Trust is a Scottish charity supporting the wellbeing of patients and their families through an integrated, person-centred approach to health, education and social care. It is part of the worldwide Camphill Movement which began in Aberdeen in 1940 and now extends to more than 100 Camphill communities worldwide, all of which are committed to enriching lives and enabling people to make meaningful contributions to society. To find out more visit www.camphillwellbeingtrust.org.uk