Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
Our Vision for Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
At St Mary’s, we understand wellbeing as a state of being comfortable, healthy and happy. We strive and are committed to creating an environment that provides excellent mental health support, understanding and intervention so that our children can reach their full potential, both personally and academically.
Our Mental Health First Aider is Jacquie Chambers.
We are so happy to have achieved the WAS Wellbeing Award for schools. Please see our report below!
'The school works consistently to raise awareness about Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health. For example, pupils practice mindfulness and meditation daily, Zones of Regulation are used in all classes from Nursery, weekly newsletters from the Home School Link Worker (HSLW) always contain relevant information and parents are invited to coffee mornings covering a range of issues.'
For a more detailed overview of our Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health provision, please see our Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy below.
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/#top-tips
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/
Mental Health Support Team
We are also very fortunate to be joined by the Mental Health Support Team, who will be working closely with our school community to support children with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
They are able to offer the following services:
•Individual CBT-based support for students
•Parent Interventions (supporting anxiety and challenging behaviours)
•Group support for students
•Workshops and assemblies
•Staff training on mental health topics
•Consultations with school staff to support and advise on emotional wellbeing and behaviour
•Signposting to other services
Further information (including their information leafet, Powerpoint and 'Helping your child with fears and worries' - parent guide) are found below.