2nd Edition

Body Image in the Primary School A Self-Esteem Approach to Building Body Confidence

By Nicky Hutchinson, Chris Calland Copyright 2020
198 Pages 102 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

198 Pages 102 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

198 Pages 102 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

80% of primary aged children have been on a diet. 75% of 10- to 11-year-olds would like to change their appearance. Children as young as 6 are worrying about their shape and size. Body image is an important aspect of children’s self-esteem and confidence. Unfortunately, many young children are suffering from anxieties about their appearance, which has a harmful effect on their overall... Read more

Acknowledgements; 1 Body image; 2 Body image in children; 3 The role of parents and carers; 4 Introduction to the body image curriculum; 5 Guidance for school; 6 Body image curriculum for ages 4-7; 7 Body image curriculum for ages 7-13; 8 Transition: Growing up and moving on; 9 Involving parents and carers; Appendix: Resources; Bibliography

Biography

Nicky Hutchinson and Chris Calland are teachers and education consultants who have over 25 years' specialist experience in children’s behaviour, mental health and wellbeing. They advise the government, schools, universities and parents on this important topic. Their work and research on children’s body image and mental health is recognised internationally, and they received a government award for their work in body image education. They offer training on body image and all aspects of mental health at www.notjustbehaviour.co.uk.

One of the clearest and most informative resource books I have read in a long time. Every school should have one.

Dr Helen Wright – international education specialist and former head of the Girls’ School Association