Wellbeing - support for all of us
At St Paul's Walden Primary School, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils, staff and community. 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
- encourage children to be confident and ‘dare to be different’
- help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks
Parents and carers.
Parents or carers should approach their child/children’s class teacher if they have any mental health concerns. This will be cascaded to the Mental Health Leader for assessment. In addition to offering support within school, we may also discuss with you additional support mechanisms available to you from the following agencies:
- School Nursing Service www.healthforkids.co.uk (Interactive website for children and parents)
- CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)
- School Family Support Worker
- https://nessieined.com/about-us/
The links and information in this page will provide support for you, your child and people in the wider community.
Children's Mental Health Week ran from 1st - 7th February 2021. We completed activities in school with our pupils discussing how we think and feel, suggesting tips and sharing ideas on looking after our mental health. You can find some useful information and activities on the link below to do at home, as well and a message from The Duchess of Cambridge.
https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/parents-and-carers/
Foodbank support in our area
https://letchworth.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
https://m.facebook.com/codicotefoodbank/posts
Covid-19 Support and information, including information on how to talk to your children about coronavirus.
Public Health England Document
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fschools-childcare%2Ftalking-with-children.html
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/news/how-to-keep-mentally-healthy-during-uncertain-times
https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51204456
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
General Wellbeing and Parenting
https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/family-life/parent-support/parent-support-organisations
https://www.covid19parenting.com/home
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/youth-wellbeing/
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living
Emotional and mental health wellbeing
https://www.mentalwellbeinginschools.org/
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health
https://www.supportline.org.uk/
https://www.rethink.org/living-with-mental-illness/young-people
Child abuse
Children in care
https://www.becomecharity.org.uk/for-young-people/
Domestic abuse
https://www.hertssunflower.org/herts-sunflower.aspx
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse-getting-help/
Financial support
https://www.gov.uk/browse/childcare-parenting/financial-help-children
https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/