June marks the start of Pride month, a time to celebrate diversity, promote equal rights and recognise the contributions that LGBT+ people have made to the world. Whilst society has come a long way since the Stonewall riots in 1969, LGBT+ people still face stigma and prejudice in their everyday lives. This prejudice can start […]

 .       .        June is the month for World Pride, and 2019 marks 50 years since the Stonewall riots which acted as a catalyst for the LGBT+ liberation movement. At tootoot we believe it’s important that young people learn about the LGBT+ community and history, so this knowledge can empower them to […]

This year Mental Health Week is focused around a topic that can affect us all – body image. How you feel about the way you look can have a significant effect on your self-confidence, and spill over into many aspects of your life. Whilst it can affect everyone, adolescents can struggle with body image the […]

This year Mental Health Awareness Week is exploring the theme of body image, and research from The Royal Society for Public Health found that Instagram had the worst impact on body image among teens and young adults. Out of the top social media apps. Depending on who you follow, your social feeds can be full […]

In preparation for Mental Health Awareness Week our blog this week focuses on our top tips for supporting the mental health of your pupils. There are still free places available for you to join tootoot’s six-week programme that aims to enhance the mental health of your school. You can find more information about our programme […]