Current news from Kirklees Colleges

Get Britain Breastfeeding Exhibition

During the months of May and June 2010 the Get Britian Breastfeeding event was hosted in various educational settings to challenge the myths and barriers to breastfeeding.

The national exhibition was first displayed at Huddersfield New College before going on to other venues in Kirklees.

The stand was manned by NHS Kirklees to encourage young people to consider breast feeding as an option when they become parents.

The students were very receptive and the exhibition generated a lot of positive interest & discussion.

March 2010 Lifestyle Week Huddersfield New College

New College teamed up with NHS Kirklees to promote healthy eating and physical activity through street dance & taekwondo in the annual Lifestyle Week. Students helped design posters and publicity for the event. Students also had lifestyle checks to enable them to discuss health concerns and were entered for a free draw for pampering sessions or paintballing.

Mental Health Matters Toolkit  for teachers in FE

NIACE toolkit – launched in Sheffield includes a case study which related to the toolkit produced by the group. A pack which includes a disc raising awareness and showing case study is available online from NIACE.