Why?

• Mental and physical wellbeing is a fundamental foundation for all to thrive
• Wellbeing gives us tools to flourish and build resilience
• Being in a mentally positive state enables us to develop self-confidence, self-efficacy and build and maintain positive relationships with others 
• To teach skills, knowledge and understanding so that all are able to keep themselves and others physically and mentally healthy and safe

Our teaching approach

• Journaling
• Surveys
• Themed weeks
• CUES-Ed
• Specific interventions and support
  

Why?

CHILDREN

• Journaling is timetabled twice a week so that all children have the opportunity to share their thoughts, feelings and ask for support if needed.  In EYFS, children are encouraged to explore the basic emotions to identify how they are feeling each day when coming into school.
• A wellbeing strategy is taught to children every week so that children learn a variety of tools and techniques to keep their wellbeing in a  good place.
• Wellbeing and anxiety surveys are carried out termly so that appropriate support is planned and put in place for children who need it
• Themed weeks are planned throughout the year to raise awareness and further explore mental health e.g. Place2Be children’s mental health week
• All children in year 4 complete the CUES-Ed programme, identifying and learning about mental health adn how to keep brinas healthy
• Specific provisions and interventions are identified for individual and groups of children e.g. Mentivity, ChanceUK to support their wellbeing and exploring SSQ core values
• Joytime is timetabled weekly to promote and develop positive relationships with other children and adults. 

STAFF

• Every term there is a Golden week where staff are encouraged to prioritise their own wellbeing as there are no meetings before or after school, additional tea breaks, staff breakfast, staff social etc
• Wellbeing surveys are carried out termly and both individual and group feedback is given
• Coaching/1:1s are carried out regularly with all teaching staff and if requested by support staff
• There is an easily accessible Employee Assistance programme that all staff have access to
• Regular staff training on wellbeing and mental health

PARENTS/CARERS

• Wellbeing surveys are carried out termly and advice, referrals and support is identified where appropriate
• The school has a Family and community co-ordinator to advise and support families about issues that are not class related e.g. housing, wellbeing, parenting, immigration etc
• Termly coffee mornings e.g. ASD, Spanish speaking

Themed weeks and events e.g. MHAW and daily mile, Night of the Museum