At our school, we are committed to supporting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of all children. We aim to create a safe, caring and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, listened to and supported.

Across all classes, pupils use the 'Zones of Regulation' to help them recognise, understand and manage their feelings and emotions. This supports children in developing self-awareness, emotional vocabulary and positive coping strategies.

We offer a range of wellbeing support and nurturing opportunities, including:

• Nurture Group Sessions in our dedicated Star Room, providing a calm and supportive space for children who may need additional emotional support.
• Gardening Club, encouraging teamwork, responsibility, mindfulness and enjoyment of the outdoors.
• Lego Therapy, helping children develop communication, social interaction, problem-solving and cooperation skills.
• Participation in Mental Health Week and Anti-Bullying Week, where children take part in activities and discussions that promote kindness, resilience, inclusion and positive relationships.

We believe that promoting positive mental health and wellbeing helps children feel happy, confident and ready to learn. 

Are you having a difficult time at home?

If you find that you are having a difficult time at home, below is a list of places that might be able to offer support.

ANDYSMANCLUB: ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK

CALM: The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. You can talk to CALM about anything. Call the CALM helpline on 0800 58 58 58 or use their webchat here.  The helpline and webchat are both open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.

Childline: You can talk to us about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Call us on 0800 1111 or chat to us online. (for anyone up to the age of 19).  When you call us on 0800 1111 you’ll get through to a counsellor, they’re there to listen and support you with anything you’d like to talk about. Or you can have a 1-2-1 counsellor chat online.
You can also send us an email from your locker. We’ll try to answer this within a day, but sometimes it can take a little longer. Childline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So you can talk to us any time. But we might not be able to talk for as long when it’s after midnight.

Hearing Voices: To anyone who experiences voices, visions or other unusual perceptions, or who knows someone else who does, the Hearing Voices Network is run by people who share this experience.

Mind: Mind offer an information line to answer questions about: types of mental health problem, where to get help, drug and alternative treatments, advocacy. Infoline: 0300 123 3393

Recovery College: Providing a range of online educational courses and resources to people who might be struggling with mental health issues, families, friends, mental health workers and anyone else who might be interested.