Wellbeing Hub

On these wellbeing pages you will find a variety of services that offer support locally, nationally and online. Please see our designated page for signposted services, information and resources for parents/carers.

As a school, we take mental health and wellbeing very seriously and we are leading the way in highlighting this area. Wellbeing and mental health in our pupils, staff and parents are at the forefront of our school’s vision of leading a mentally healthy school.

We are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.

At our school we:

help children to understand their emotions and feelings better
help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries
help children socially to form and maintain relationships
promote self-esteem and ensure children know that they count
help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks
provide a safe space for children to express themselves
provide the opportunity for all children Y4-Y6 to complete a weekly Feelings Journal that is monitored by staff.

We all have times when we have low Mental Wellbeing, where we feel stressed, upset or find it difficult to cope.

There are some common life events that may affect you or your child's Mental Well being:

Loss or bereavement.
Loneliness.
Relationship problems.
Issues at school.
Family separation.
Friendship changes.

Everyone deserves to feel good and there are steps you or your child can take to maintain and improve your Mental Wellbeing:

Build positive relationships.
Take time for yourself.
Look after your mental health.
Look after your physical health.

What can your child do in school to gain Mental Wellbeing?

Be open and talk about your feelings with your friends.
Associate yourself with positive people.
Join an afterschool club.
Speak to a member of staff.
Get physically active (a Healthy body and mind are closely linked).
Complete their ‘Feelings Journal’

What can your child do at home to gain Mental Wellbeing?

Be open and talk to family members about their feelings.
Complete a daily well being journal (this can be pictures or writing depending on age/ability/preference)
Get physically active
Mindful breathing
Join a club
Use positive self talk/affirmations
Accept their feelings when they arrive and understand they are not static

If you require further support or advice on any aspect of mental health, well being, behaviour or have concerns relating to your child’s learning then please do not hesitate to contact the school, you can speak with your child’s class teacher, Suzanne Walsh (SENCO) or Michelle Bowden (Learning Mentor) to discuss your concerns.

Early Help is available for families that require additional support. Early Help is about taking action as soon as possible to tackle problems for children and families before they can grow into something that is more difficult to overcome. It is about supporting children and families that may be at risk of running into difficulties and providing timely and effective support.
Sefton has a good offer of Early Help which means that families get help when they first need it. Please click on the link for further information Early Help

Please also take a look at the National Helplines pages for more information regarding the support that is on offer.

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