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Every body deserves kindness

Too many primary school children are experiencing weight related stigma and bullying which can detrimentally impact physical and mental health.

Every body deserves kindness

Too many primary school children are experiencing weight related stigma and bullying which can detrimentally impact physical and mental health.

Addressing Weight Stigma and Bullying Professor Louisa Ells

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Every Body Deserves Kindness is a short film for children aged 6-9 years, to address weight related bullying in primary schools. The film was co-designed with a fantastic group of young people and their families, alongside paediatricians, psychologists and child weight management experts to raise awareness of, and tackle, stigma and bias associated with body weight, shape and size.

Every body deserves kindness is a short film for children aged 6-9 years, to address weight related bullying in primary schools.

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We are all different in many ways. Some of us wear glasses, some have curly hair, and some have different skin colours. Our bodies come in many shapes and sizes too and that's perfectly okay.

Sometimes people bully others by saying mean things about how they look. They might think it's a joke but bully can hurt a lot.

Having a bigger body is not something you can blame someone for. Just like you can't blame someone for needing glasses or having a different hair colour. Body size, just like these other traits, is part of what makes people unique and special, and we should respect those differences.

Everyone deserves kindness no matter what they look like. Being kind can stop bullying and make everyone feel better, even those who are being bullies.

If someone is bullying you about your body or anything else, talk to a grown up you trust. They can help you just like with any other problem.

Sometimes people bully others because they are dealing with their own difficult feelings. Understanding why someone bullies is important and helping them change.

We are all different and that's something to celebrate. Let's be kind to each other and make sure everyone feels included and happy.

Remember, everyone is special just the way they are. Let's make our school a place where everybody feels safe and happy.

We have created a teaching resource pack for children aged 6-9 years to accompany the Every Body Deserves Kindness animation. The resource is free for anyone to use. Click below to download the teaching resource pack, available in both colour and black and white. A further support and signposting guide is also available.

Let us know what you think of the resource pack - your feedback matters.

Teaching Resource - Colour PDF, 8MB
Teaching Resource - Black and white PDF, 2.6MB
Every body deserves kindness signposting guide PDF, 204.9KB

Given the significant impact weight related stigma and bullying can have on the emotional and physical health of our children, we hope this film will help make a step change in addressing this important issue.

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