Resources and Stories

Our new programme in Plymouth - Body Happy Communities - is built on a simple idea: the people taking part should help shape what happens. That means co-designing activities together, trying things out, and building something that reflects the interests, needs and energy of the local community. Join us on 12th February for a Have Your Say event and get involved in the programme!

We’re known for our work in schools – but delivery is only part of what we do. From research and policy to national partnerships, this is how we build cultures of body respect beyond the classroom.

More than half of kids don’t like their body. Help us do something about it in 2026 by supporting The Body Happy Schools Programme on Easyfundraising.

The Body Happy Organisation receives £20,000 National Lottery funding to launch a new Body Happy Communities Programme in Plymouth in 2026.

The Body Happy Organisation has won Gold in the Zurich Diversity & Inclusion Award for our whole school programme - coming with a £10,000 prize to amplify our impact.

Christmas isn’t always full of magic and sparkle. It should and it can be but unfortunately, the festive period can also come with a side of body shame. The food chat, the comments on bodies, the photos, the “new year, new me” noise all put more pressure on those already struggling with body image. But you can help…

It may only be November but the C word is already everywhere and excitement is steadily building. For some, this time of year is as wonderful as the song says, but not for everyone - especially with the dollop of body-shame that tends to come with it. This year, we want to change that with our Advent fundraising campaign…

The Body Happy Organisation responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review – exploring what the reforms mean for body respect, wellbeing and inclusion in schools.

The Body Happy Organisation contributed to the APPG for Eating Disorders’ new report, The Prevention of Eating Disorder Deaths, launched at Parliament. The report calls for urgent, joined-up action across health, education and policy to prevent avoidable deaths and strengthen early, school-based approaches to eating disorder prevention.

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.

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...

Award-winning news: Every Body has won the Wellbeing category at The Week Junior Children’s Book of the Year Awards!

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.

We’re supporting Our Wellbeing Our Voice, a call for national measurement of children and young people’s wellbeing in England.

Helping pupils celebrate, respect and accept all bodies: Devon schools can now access selected Body Happy resources fully funded for a limited time.

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?

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.

Discover what body respect means, why it matters in schools, and how it links to student wellbeing, inclusion and educational outcomes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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

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.

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!

Avoid common body image pressure points with your kids this Halloween and follow this guidance for a body positive celebration.