Quality  sleep is essential for children’s growth and development. A decent night’s  sleep will help them to do better at school, allow them to react more quickly  to situations, have a more developed memory, learn more effectively and solve  problems, plus it will make them less susceptible to colds and other minor  ailments, less irritable and better behaved!
    Sleep  deprivation causes increased hyperactivity and other behavioural problems, as  well as damaging physical and mental development. Poor sleep habits from an  early age can lead to long term sleep problems.
 Why  is sleep important
Why  is sleep important 

Compass GO. NEL Mental Health Support Team Leaflet on sleep and why this is important… Healthy sleep habits and the benefits around this… take a read!





Zowie from Compass Go came a delivered a paent and child workshop on Sleep and worry


'Stanford Menopeer Group' meet together to support each other with the menopause. Some members find they have some trouble sleeping - our wellbeing committee gather and make lavender bags to help release the essential oils which are known to have calming properties. Thank you! We are looking forward to a dreamy sleep!




A wonderful free resource that can help parents and children to learn more about their sleep and develop better bedtime routines. Sleep is essential to brain function, by helping children to sleep better, we can help them to succeed in school.


Last week we held a parent and child cookery workshop with some of our pupils who attend Nurture. They worked together to make an afternoon tea! A wonderful afternoon had by all!





🎉 An incredible £300,000 is being donated to local breakfast clubs, thanks to YOU; our amazing members, customers, and colleagues 🎉
This funding will support 235 breakfast clubs over a three-year period 🤩
Breakfast clubs help busy families by giving children a positive start to the day and fuelling their physical and academic development.
Whether you shopped with your dividend card, supported a fundraising activity, or dropped change in one of our collection pots, you’ve made a real difference. Your contributions keep breakfast club costs low, ensuring that these vital services remain accessible to all those who rely on them. Thank you for being a part of this 🌟👏
Leona Hackfath, Head Teacher at Stanford Junior and Infant School in Laceby, said: “Healthy breakfasts can help children get the nutrients they need for growth and development, reduce hunger and support learning, especially for the most vulnerable.”

Our amazing refreshments, fresh produce, cakes and ice lollies went down a treat at both our Sports Day… raising over £100! Thank you to all that bought these- we always appreciate your support! 🌟


Zowie  our link worker at Compass Go came to talk to us about the importance of sleep.
  I  have a bed time routine, I always get a good night’s sleep.
  S-  I read at night, as part of my routine.
  E-  You should turn your ipad off one hour before bed, as this will help you sleep.
  M-  We learnt how to do spaghetti body actions to help us sleep.
  Turning  the big light off will help me get to sleep.
  T-  If we don’t get enough sleep it might make us sad and grumpy and it will be  hard for us to concentrate.    


The  Sleep Charity came to Laceby Stanford Primary Academy today to see parents and children  regarding sleep.
  This  exciting outdoor activity event brought together nature and learning to help  improve children’s mental health and gave parents/ carers knowledge and  understanding on how to improve their child’s sleep.
  Children  and their parents/ carers also had the opportunity to sign up to join the  Primary School My Sleep Journal, an interactive book to learn and have fun with  around the subject of sleep.




Here are some links to help our pupils get a high quality sleep.
             healthychildren.org: Sleep
We’re not just here for the children – we are here for you too!  A good nights sleep is so important to start you off on the right foot so  please take a look these links filled with advice on sleep, specifically for  adults.
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