Balance It Badge

(aligned to UKCIS Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle)

Pupil Characteristics:

• We take care of our minds and bodies to be happy and healthy
• We understand the need to balance screen time with non- screen activity
• We use screen time in a range of positive ways

About the Badge:

Pupils study the positive and negative aspects of technology. Pupils are taught about healthy time allowances and why material is graded. Strategies are taught so pupils can recognise when they should turn screens off.

Award power to this badge for:

• Sharing ideas of things to do away from a device
• Demonstrating an understanding of moderate device use
• Sharing examples of exercise
• Completing Nattercalm activities
• For promoting/sharing off screen activities