This is an amazing award which was originally created in lockdown by NHS in Forth Valley along with the Scottish childminding association (SCMA). At the heart of the award is the Five Ways to well-being: Give, Take Notice, Keep learning and Be active. Altogether there are 15 activities. The aim of the award is to encourage outdoor activity, increase time spent in nature, promote physical activity, improve mental well-being and foster resilience.
As a childminder in Glasgow I’ve seen the many benefits of outdoor play and learning from nature on a daily basis. I completed the award with the childminding children in Autumn/Winter 2022 and am currently completing it again with my local library tots group for the Spring/Summer session. We have the absolute privilege of being able to take the children to a local Day care centre for adults with Dementia which has been such a special time.
I will be posting some of the activities and ideas for each of the challenges. For more information and to download a free copy of handbook please visit http://www.nhsforthvalley.com/selfhelp
Davina Days 