Our Well-being Team

Mental Health is everyone's responsibility. Please talk to any member of staff if you have a worry or a concern.

Mental Health First Aider: Mr Matt Day

Senior Mental Health Lead: Mrs Theresa Grimwood

ELSA: Mrs Ann Miller

Well-being Champion: Mrs Claire Vincer

Parent Support Assistant: Mrs Alex Bradley

Our named governor with responsibility for Well-being: Mr Rick Bradley

As a school, we take mental health and wellbeing very seriously and we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our children and staff. We can all face life challenges that 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 to:

• help our children understand their emotions and feelings better
• feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries
• form and maintain relationships
• promote self-esteem
• develop emotional resilience and manage setbacks

At School, we will encourage the children to:

• be open and talk about their feelings and worries with their friends and trusted adults
• be physically active
• make wise choices about food and sleep and time on their devices

As Parents and Carers

The NHS suggests, where possible:

1. Connect with other people. If possible, take time each day to be with your family, for example: try arranging a fixed time to eat dinner together; try switching off the TV to talk or play a game with your children, friends or family; and make the most of technology to stay in touch with friends and family.

2. Be physically active. Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing.

3. Learn new skills. Research shows that learning new skills can improve your mental wellbeing.

4. Give to others. Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing.

5. Pay attention to the present moment. Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing too. This includes: your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.