--- title: "Advice on Children & Young People Sleep Patterns" url: "https://castlehillprimary.net/news/2020-05-14-advice-on-children-young-people-sleep-patterns" school: "Castle Hill Primary School" --- New Parents Open Mornings/Evenings [BOOKING LINK](https://forms.gle/g4XGU2Un71Zr7dw86) # Advice on Children & Young People Sleep Patterns ![Image of Advice on Children & Young People Sleep Patterns](https://files.schudio.com/castle-hill-primary-school/images/news/Hants_Safeguarding_Children_Partnership.png) 14 May 2020 **Are you worried about sleep patterns?** Our **sleep** may be affected without the routine of school and work, anxiety about the virus, and uncertainty of the future. This can be particularly evident for children with neurodevelopmental issues such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, who are often sensitive to changes in routine. Excess screen time, especially in the evening, can have a detrimental impact on sleep as it stimulates the brain and makes it hard to wind down. *Why is it important?* - **Sleep encourages an effective immune system – more important now than ever.** - **Sleep improves brain function helping our attention, memory, behaviour, and learning.** - **Sleep improves mood.** Lack of sleep can [cause or worsen feelings of depression and anxiety](https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/sleep-problems/sleep-problems/). - **Sleep improves mental health.** *How much sleep should CYP be getting?* - Children 3-5 years old: 10-13 hours - Children 5-9 years old: 10-11 hours - Children 10-16 years old: 9-10 hours *Read*: [Sleep tips for families](https://www.evelinalondon.nhs.uk/our-services/hospital/sleep-medicine-department/coronavirus-sleep-tips.aspx) during Covid-19 disruptions. [Selfcare Sleep Tips](https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/sleep/) from Anna Freud Centre. [Tackling Sleep Problems](https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/sleep-problems/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjfiXxLXT6AIVBLTtCh0aCQHLEAAYASAAEgIXcfD_BwE) with Young Minds. [Every Sleep Counts](https://www.hampshirescp.org.uk/toolkits/every-sleep-counts-toolkit/every-sleep-counts-toolkit-landing-page/overview/) toolkit from HSCP and IOWSCP Staff support: Did you know that the mindfulness app, [Headspace](https://www.headspace.com/educators) is free for educators. Crisis? NHS 111 has a [24/7 mental health triage service](https://www.southeasternhampshireccg.nhs.uk/news/Did-you-know-you-can-use-NHS-111-for-urgent-mental-health-support.htm) for self-referral. [ The World Challenge Club](https://castlehillprimary.net/news/2020-05-13-the-world-challenge-club) [Free Zoom Classes With Spotlight ](https://castlehillprimary.net/news/2020-05-18-free-zoom-classes-with-spotlight) ### News & Events - [News](https://castlehillprimary.net/news) - [Events](https://castlehillprimary.net/events) - [Calendar](https://castlehillprimary.net/calendar) ![Castle Hill Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/castle-hill-primary-school/images/logo/chps-logo-120(1).png) #### Castle Hill Primary School 01256 473777 #### Greenbank Campus - Castle Hill Primary School Greenbank Campus Greenbank, Winklebury Way Basingstoke, Hampshire RG23 8BN #### Rooksdown Campus - Castle Hill Primary School Rooksdown Campus Park Prewett Road, Basingstoke, Hants RG24 9XA #### Social Media - [X](https://twitter.com/chps_bstoke) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/castlehillbstoke/) © Copyright 2018–2026 Castle Hill Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://castlehillprimary.net/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) [![](https://files.schudio.com/castle-hill-primary-school/images/splash/unnamed_(27).png)](https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/castlehillsch/39CVHU/c2s/ivmwxk6U/CE092/facebook/)