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Sleep

Reducing barriers to learning.

An overwhelming majority of research clearly demonstrates that if we do not get adequate sleep our physical and mental health can be adversely affected.

This section contains useful tools and resources for you to help ensure that the Children and Young People you work with understand the value of sleep.

   30 Day Sleep Plan

This FREE tool was designed by the Sleep Council to help improve the quality of your sleep in just 4 weeks. All you need to do is answer a series of questions based on your sleep, health and lifestyle. There are just under 20 questions, they are all multiple-choice, and are written in an easy to...Read more

   7 Steps to a better night’s sleep

A good night’s rest is essential to a healthy existence, protecting you physically and mentally as well as boosting your quality of life. It also plays a significant role in healing and repairing your heart and blood vessels. It helps us maintain a healthy weight and a good balance of hormones...Read more

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   Sleep Diary

If you’re having trouble sleeping and can’t understand why, keeping a Sleep Diary can help identify what’s keeping you awake. Sometimes your sleep troubles are a result of bad sleep habits for example drinking too much caffeine before bedtime, not exercising or poor sleep hygiene. The diar...Read more

   The Bed Buyers Guide

The foundation of good sleep is a comfortable bed and the rightmattress. It can be the difference between a restorative night’ssleep and poor quality sleep that results in tiredness and fatigue.Research shows that sleeping on an uncomfortable bed couldrob you of up to an hourâ€...Read more