Diwali

Diya Diwali illustration

The Significance of Diwali: A Festival of Lights Diwali, the “Festival of Lights” is one of the major festivals, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. Diwali takes place annually and lasts for five days, marking the start of the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change each year and are determined by the moon’s position…

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Mental health and well-being of new arrivals 

two children drawing on an easel side by side

What is mental health? Mental health is a state that enables children to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities to learn well, work well, and contribute to their community. It is heart-wrenching to consider the immense challenges and losses that many new arrivals have faced before reaching the UK. Mental health plays…

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