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Mental Health and Wellbeing

 

At Grasslot Infant School, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff, parents and carers. 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 promote a mentally healthy environment through:
  • Promoting our school values and encouraging a sense of belonging
  • Promoting pupil voice and opportunities to participate in decision-making
  • Celebrating academic and non-academic achievements in order to promote self-esteem
  • Providing opportunities to develop a sense of worth through taking responsibility for themselves and others
  • Providing opportunities to reflect
  • Access to appropriate support that meets their needs
  • Helping children to understand their emotions and feelings better and to feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries
  • Helping children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks 

Lead staff members to contact if you are concerned about your child’s mental health:

Mrs Lisa Chilton (SENDCO & Headteacher) 

What do we currently do for mental health and wellbeing for our pupils and staff?

  • We have nominated school council members in Year 2 to represent their peers and gain feedback in meetings.
  • We have Tapestry for all staff so parents can share their concerns or worries.
  • We have home/school communication books for pupil’s who require more regular updates.
  • We have move up days, extra transition sessions and meet the teacher sessions for when a pupil is finding a class move difficult.
  • We have mental health and wellbeing trained staff in order to support pupils with their needs.
  • We have positive behaviour systems in place to promote positive social behaviour.
  • We have a PSHE curriculum that helps pupils to build important life skills, such as learning to learn, habits of mind and the growth mindset.
  • We have a Staff Well-being Policy.
  • We include World Mental Health Day and Mental Health Awareness Week in the school calendar and plan activities for the whole school.

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