Challenging Common Myths About Body Respect in Schools
Too busy for body image work? Think again. Discover why body respect in schools isn’t an extra - it’s essential. A practical, evidence-based approach to PSHE, wellbeing and inclusion.
Channelling pain into body positivity
This week our channels have been buzzing with a story from THE Channel. Not the swell of negativity that we've become used to recently, but a journey full of power and body positivity. It may not have had the ending we all hoped for but what a journey it was...
Every Body Wins Children’s Book of the Year (Wellbeing)
Award-winning news: Every Body has won the Wellbeing category at The Week Junior Children’s Book of the Year Awards!
Just big school nerves – or could it be more? The link between school transition and disordered eating
In collaboration with South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association (SYEDA)
For some, starting secondary school is an exciting experience, full of growth and opportunity, but for others it's a scary period marked by uncertainty and vulnerability. And sometimes it can bring with it negative consequences around body image.
Why We’re Supporting Our Wellbeing, Our Voice
We’re supporting Our Wellbeing Our Voice, a call for national measurement of children and young people’s wellbeing in England.
Free Body Respect Education for Devon Schools
Helping pupils celebrate, respect and accept all bodies: Devon schools can now access selected Body Happy resources fully funded for a limited time.
Let’s Talk About Attendance… and Body Image
Kids have barely got back into the classrooms and already attendance is hitting headlines. But are conversations around data, overpriced holidays and fines for non-compliant parents hiding the truth behind school absence?
Back to School with Body Respect
As children return to classrooms this September, body image remains one of the most overlooked barriers to learning. It’s time to make body respect part of the foundations of education.
What Is Body Respect – and Why Does It Belong in Every School?
Discover what body respect means, why it matters in schools, and how it links to student wellbeing, inclusion and educational outcomes.
Strategies and Steps towards creating an inclusive embodiment practice
Hi, my name is Georgia and I’m a nutrition student currently on a placement with Body Happy Org. I was diagnosed with autism as an adult, which impacted my interoception at a young age, as I did not fully understand my body or senses. In this blog, I will describe positive strategies and solutions to help encourage change in how we understand neurodiversity in schools, providing inclusive spaces to enable everyone to practice embodiment.
Embodiment in a School Setting: Part 2 of miniseries
Hi, my name is Georgia and I’m a nutrition student currently on a placement with Body Happy Org. I was diagnosed with autism as an adult, which impacted my experience of interoception and embodiment at a young age. In this blog post I’m exploring how this experience can impact the school setting for students, and how systemic factors can lead to some students missing out because of this.
Neurodiversity and Embodiment: Part 1 of a new mini-series
Hi, my name is Georgia and I’m a nutrition student currently on a placement with Body Happy Org. I was diagnosed with autism as an adult, which impacted my interoception at a young age, as I did not fully understand my body or senses. In this blog post I’ll be exploring some of the challenges of embodiment and interoception, which are two key themes in conversations around body image.
The Latest News from Our Pilots
30 workshops, six days and nearly 1000 students. The KS3 workshop phase of our whole school pilots is complete!
Behind the Scenes from our First Ever In-Person Team Day
Behind the scenes from our first ever in-person Team Day.
Every Body shortlisted in National Book Award
We’re proud to share that Every Body - written by our founder and Executive Director Molly Forbes - has been shortlisted in the Wellbeing category of The Week Junior Book Awards 2025!
Fully Funded Body Respect Education for Devon Schools
Big news! Devon schools can access elements of The Body Happy Schools Programme FULLY FUNDED via our partnership with Devon County Council. Sign up now!
What do you do when your favourite celeb’s body changes?
What happens when your favourite celebrity’s body changes? In this post we’re exploring the impact of pressure from media on celebrities' bodies and how it can influence young people and our culture. This post is written from the perspective of a young person, by Georgia Buckle who’s currently completing a student placement with us.
One Year. Big Change.
A little behind the scenes update and a reflection on a whirlwind year for The Body Happy Organisation, from our founder and Executive Director, Molly Forbes
Is Your Child Being Bullied About Their Appearance? Here’s What To Do
We’ve teamed up with award winning bullying prevention charity Kidscape for Children’s Mental Health Week, to discuss the link between body respect, bullying and mental health. If your child is experiencing appearance-related bullying, here’s what you can do about it.
2024 Wrapped
We're jumping on the end of year round-up bandwagon to reflect on some of our wins of 2024. It's been a big year and a lot has been going on behind the scenes. Read on for some of our milestones this year - including an incredibly exciting opportunity you might like to apply for!