IT may have looked as though children at Landscore Primary School had forgotten how to get dressed recently, but that could not have been further from the truth.

Rather, the reason that pupils had an item of clothing on inside out was to highlight the importance of mental health and well-being.

On Thursday, February 6, children and staff got involved in “Inside Out” day as part of Children’s National Mental Health Week.

Headteacher Debbie Main said: “I am thrilled by the children’s response to ‘Inside Out’ Day.

“Throughout the school, it has ignited conversations around the importance of keeping our minds, as well as our bodies, healthy and has raised awareness of some of the problems faced by young people today.”

The idea of Inside Out day is to wear something inside out in order to draw attention to the fact that often, even though people appear fine on the outside, they can be going through difficulties others cannot see. The aim is to remind everyone to always be kind and think of others as no one knows how another person may be feeling.

Debbie added: “It has been great to see the profile of mental health rising in the national agenda and we are very proud that this is mirrored in our school.”

Children’s Mental Health Week ran from February 3-9. It was set up by children’s mental health charity Place2Be, the week shines a light on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. This year’s theme was “Find your Brave”.