Sleep

Sleep is essential for maintaining levels of cognitive skills such as speech, memory and innovative and flexible thinking. Young People who do not get enough sleep are at greater risk of becoming obese as older children and adults. They will also struggle to concentrate in the classroom; their behaviour may become affected.

The natural body clock of teenagers means that they do better staying up late and sleeping in. Every young person will need a different amount of sleep and making sure they have a regular bedtime routine to help them sleep well is important.

National Guidance

Sleep and Health PostNote from Parliamentary office of science and technology

Waking up to the health benefits of sleep report by the Royal Society for Public Health and the University of Oxford

Advice and Resources

Healthy sleep tips for teenagers from the NHS

The Sleep Council Teen Sleep: recharge yourself as well as your phone

Sleep Problems information from Young Minds

Mental Health Foundation 10 top tips for good sleep

NHS Sleep Apps, Calm or Headspace apps for mindfulness and relaxation