Leading children’s charity the NSPCC is calling on nurseries and schools across the Isle Of Wight to down tools for the Big Breaktime, which will raise money to help keep children safe.
On Childhood Day, the charity’s flagship day of fundraising on Friday June 10, children and adults are encouraged to have a big break from the school day to focus on playing and having fun.
The charity recently highlighted that an estimated half a million children a year suffer abuse in the UK.
It is now calling for schools to sign up to the Big Breaktime to raise money and help protect children.
They are being asked to have an extra hour of play, at a time of day that best suits them.
The NSPCC is also encouraging pupils, staff and parents to contribute a small donation if possible.
Gemma Graves, Community Fundraising Manager for the Isle of Wight, said:
“Abuse is preventable and strong communities can help keep children safe.
“We hope lots of school communities across the UK will sign up for the Big Breaktime initiative to down tools, connect, have fun and help us protect children.”
Schools can sign up for the Big Breaktime via the NSPCC’s Childhood Day hub. From there, they will be able to download resources to help them plan a Big Breaktime in their school.
Childhood Day is the NSPCC’s flagship day of fundraising that takes places on the second Friday in June every year. The leading charity for child protection is emphasising that everyone has a responsibility to keep children safe from abuse and neglect.
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