Davina film to end ‘shame’ over menopause
DAVINA McCall says she was moved to tears over how women are being failed while making a film on the menopause.
The presenter, 53, meets scientists and opens up about her own experience in the documentary. She will focus on the lack of understanding around the subject.
Davina said: “I don’t think I have ever worked on a project that’s affected me so deeply. After filming sometimes I would just sit down and cry from anger at how we are failing women.
“For far too long, there’s been a shroud of embarrassment, shame and fear around this topic and this is where it stops. This film isn’t just for menopausal women, it’s for their partners, fathers, brothers and sons.” Davina McCall: Sex, Myths And The Menopause is on Channel 4 this spring.
Enass Al-Ani, principal of Birmingham’s Small Heath Leadership Academy, says it’s “absolutely vital” for children to get back to school.
“The prime minister’s announcement that schools will reopen fully to all pupils is great news. It’s absolutely vital that children do get the whole school experience. Remote teaching cannot substitute that complete experience that people receive in school, and closures and the lockdown have taken their toll on young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
“We’ve placed an extra emphasis on supporting our students’ wellbeing throughout this period. We know children are incredibly resilient. They will bounce back, I’m sure. But schools have an important role to play in ensuring that the pandemic doesn’t have long-term repercussions for young people’s mental wellbeing.
“When students return, our initial focus will be on their wellbeing, and we’ll continue to provide extra support.
We want children to come back to school and be happy about being back. You want them to reintegrate into our school community and re-establish their friendships.
“So we’ll support this by focusing on providing trust and support first, and when they’ve settled in we will ensure any gaps in learning are addressed.”