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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Importance of Sleep for Children's Mental Health and Learning

from Safeguarding Conversations · host Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Explore why sleep is essential for children's mental health, learning and behaviour. This episode unpacks the latest research on brain development, emotional regulation and academic performance, while offering practical tips for schools and families to support healthier sleep and build long-term resilience. For further help with this topic why not visit our top tips resource page https://ssslearning.co.uk/parentsandguardians/parental-resource-top-tips-sleep

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