Wellbeing
The wellbeing of all our children, parents and staff is really important to us.
We provide lots of activities in school from groups and individual wellbeing sessions, meditation, bereavement support to drop-in sessions for times of need.
Our HeartSmart framework also plays a vital role in us providing opportunities for children to talk about their feelings and reflecting on how they can look after themselves as well as others. As a whole school, we celebrate World Mental Health Day, Children's Mental Health Week and Anti-bullying Week enjoying activities focusing around promoting a positive mental health and emotional wellbeing
Children's Mental Health Week
We offer different levels of support for children in need:
Whole school support: To meet the needs of all our pupils through our overall ethos and wider curriculum
Additional support: For those who may have short-term needs and those who may have been made vulnerable by life experiences such as bereavement.
Targeted support: For pupils who need more differentiated support and resources or specific targeted interventions such as wellbeing groups, friendship and self-esteem programmes.
How can we help?
As part of your child's support network within school, we can help with:
Punctuality & attendance.
Changes in behaviour.
Difficulties with developing and maintaining friendships.
Low self-esteem and confidence.
Settling in new children.
Supporting children on transition to their next class, key stage or secondary school.
Supporting parents/carers with routines and managing behaviour at home.
Mrs L Forrest – Teacher / Emotional Wellbeing Lead
Here at St Paul’s we are all committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of all our pupils, parents, carers and staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable at times and 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. My role within school is to monitor the emotional wellbeing of students and performed targeted interventions that allow children to excel socially, emotionally and academically ensuring they fulfil their full potential.
I am trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), I have a Diploma in Mindfulness and Counselling and I have completed the Mental Health Champions – Foundation programme. My knowledge of mental health, mindfulness and counselling allows me to assist people who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. I lead and support with wellbeing support groups around themes such as anxiety, self-esteem and regulating emotions.
