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AutumnCraft

AutumnCraft is ootiboo's brand new competition celebrating all things autumnal! Create something autumn related using any medium you like and share it with them to have your work added to our gallery and a chance to win a prize!

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ootiboo

AutumnCraft

AutumnCraft is ootiboo's brand new competition celebrating all things autumnal! Create something autumn related using any medium you like and share it with them to have your work added to our gallery and a chance to win a prize!

All AgesSelf-CarePersonal Development
In Conversation With... Express YourselfVideosAffiliated PartnerBAFTA

In Conversation With... Express Yourself

In this video, BAFTA young presenter, Jeriah sits down with Author Sharna Jackson. The pair chat about the importance of Expressing Yourself!

All AgesSelf-CareEmotional Wellbeing
AI - What is it & how to use it responsiblyDownloadablesAffiliated PartnerBlackout Education

AI - What is it & how to use it responsibly

This assembly introduces students to artificial intelligence (AI) and explores how it is already part of everyday life. Students are encouraged to reflect on where they may already encounter AI and how to use it responsibility.

Post-16Online SafetySocial Media
Mini Pizzas with LaurenLesson Plans
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Affiliated PartnerLauren Leyva

Mini Pizzas with Lauren

Join award-winning home cook Lauren Leyva for a fun cook-along making mini pizzas! This one-hour recipe helps children practise basic cooking skills, build confidence and get creative with their favourite toppings—bringing Spark’s self-care act of “eating something you like” to life. Perfect for families to enjoy together, with a parent or trusted adult supervising throughout.

All AgesSelf-CareHealthy Eating

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A Message to My Younger Self - Joe TaskerLesson Plans

A Message to My Younger Self - Joe Tasker

Joe Tasker shares an uplifting reminder to be yourself, take life one step at a time and reach out when things feel tough.

Self-EsteemResilience
Mini Pizzas with LaurenLesson Plans
Free
Affiliated PartnerLauren Leyva

Mini Pizzas with Lauren

Join award-winning home cook Lauren Leyva for a fun cook-along making mini pizzas! This one-hour recipe helps children practise basic cooking skills, build confidence and get creative with their favourite toppings—bringing Spark’s self-care act of “eating something you like” to life. Perfect for families to enjoy together, with a parent or trusted adult supervising throughout.

All AgesSelf-CareHealthy Eating
Vanilla Cupcakes with LaurenLesson Plans
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Affiliated PartnerLauren Leyva

Vanilla Cupcakes with Lauren

Join award-winning home cook Lauren Leyva for a fun vanilla cupcake cook-along! Children can practise basic baking skills, build confidence and get creative with icing and sprinkles, bringing Spark’s self-care act of “eating something you like” to life. A family activity with adult supervision throughout.

Healthy EatingSelf-Care
Tuna Pasta Bake with LaurenLesson Plans
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Affiliated PartnerLauren Leyva

Tuna Pasta Bake with Lauren

Join award-winning home cook Lauren Leyva to make a delicious tuna pasta bake! This family cook-along helps children practise basic cooking skills, build confidence and enjoy preparing dinner together, bringing Spark’s self-care act of “eating something you like” to life. Adult supervision is required throughout.

All AgesHealthy EatingSelf-Care
BBQ Sticky Chicken & Wedges with LaurenLesson Plans
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Affiliated PartnerLauren Leyva

BBQ Sticky Chicken & Wedges with Lauren

Join award-winning home cook Lauren Leyva for episode four of Cooking with Lauren! Make BBQ sticky chicken and potato wedges for a family sharing dinner while practising cooking skills and building kitchen confidence. This cook-along brings Spark’s self-care act of “eating something you like” to life, with adult supervision throughout.

All AgesSelf-CareHealthy Eating
AutumnCraftCompetition
Free
ootiboo

AutumnCraft

AutumnCraft is ootiboo's brand new competition celebrating all things autumnal! Create something autumn related using any medium you like and share it with them to have your work added to our gallery and a chance to win a prize!

All AgesSelf-CarePersonal Development
Inside Octopus: Youth Unemployment vs Skills GapsPodcasts
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Jobs That Matter

Inside Octopus: Youth Unemployment vs Skills Gaps

Discover how apprenticeships and early-career programmes are helping young people build meaningful careers while supporting the UK’s transition to clean energy.

All AgesCareersPersonal Development
Why do we think of food supplements for the body but not for the mind?GuidesAffiliated PartnerChirpy

Why do we think of food supplements for the body but not for the mind?

When your child is struggling with mental wellbeing, not many people think of how food supplements can help, this article by Professor Sarah Pontefract has a look at the mood science.

All AgesAnxietyDepression

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ootiboo

ootiboo is a creative education initiative that provides free workshops, resources, projects and activities for schools, families and communities. Through creativity, critical thinking, financial literacy, wellbeing and problem-solving, Ootiboo helps children develop key life skills while encouraging imagination, confidence and self-expression.

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FlippGen

FlippGen is a youth-led non-profit dedicated to improving digital wellbeing, digital literacy and digital rights for young people across the UK. Through workshops, campaigns, resources and youth-led initiatives, FlippGen empowers young people to navigate the online world safely, critically and confidently.

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Blackout Education

Blackout Education helps schools create distraction-free learning environments by reducing smartphone disruption while promoting digital wellbeing, online safety and healthier technology habits through a combination of technology, education and safeguarding support.

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Happy Confident Company

The Happy Confident Company is an award-winning education and wellbeing organisation dedicated to helping children develop the emotional intelligence, confidence and resilience they need to thrive.

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BAFTA

BAFTA is the UK's leading independent arts charity for the screen industries, supporting excellence in film, television and games while inspiring the next generation of creative talent through learning programmes, events and educational resources.

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Chirpy

Chirpy is a UK youth mental wellbeing brand dedicated to helping children and young people build strong mental health foundations. Through science-backed food supplements, expert advice and practical resources, Chirpy supports families with evidence-informed tools to promote positive mental wellbeing, resilience and healthy habits.

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Jobs That Matter

Get paid to create a truly sustainable world. Octopus Energy and the King's Trust are teaming up to help young people secure the jobs and skills to power us into a better future.

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Lauren Leyva

Lauren Leyva is a home cook, content creator, presenter & a rising star in the food & family space with an audience of 260k+. Lauren’s focus is affordable, family-friendly recipes & she is on a big mission to get kids cooking!

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