Pupil Wellbeing
Supporting mental Health and Wellbeing at Chattenden Primary
Our vision is to build a School community where children, parents and staff feel safe, secure and welcome, and to provide opportunities for everyone to develop their confidence and self esteem, communication skills, understanding and empathy for others in an ethos of compassion and caring.
Anyone at any time may experience life challenges that require additional support, and we believe that we all have a role to play in looking after our own, and others mental health and wellbeing
We are fortunate to have two mental health first aiders here at Chattenden Primary School
Mrs Carpenter & Mrs Coppin
If you feel that you, your child or someone in your family is struggling in any way, please contact Mrs Carpenter
Email: carpn001@chattenden.medway.sch.uk Mobile: 07759960811
The council provides a range of activities and services that support positive mental health. Take a look at medway.gov.uk/childmentalhealth
At Chattenden we are focusing on the NHS ‘5 ways to Wellbeing’
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Connect with other people |
· Writing letters to family and friends · Family board games · Sharing mealtimes · Virtual calls |
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Be physically active |
· Dancing · Regular exercise · Bike riding, walking, running, yoga · Dance/fitness videos · Gardening |
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Learn new skills |
· Cooking · Playing a musical instrument · Hobbies · Art and crafts · Learning languages · Free courses |
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Give to others |
· Writing thank you letters · Encouraging kindness and politeness · Volunteering opportunities · Fundraising · Smile! |
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Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness) |
· Classroom breaks · Deep breathing · Yoga and meditation · Calming music |
How we support Mental Health and Wellbeing
School Council allows the pupils in school to have a voice
Gardening club is excellent for physical activity and supporting friendships as well as encouraging sharing and helping each other
PE, dance and the creative curriculum
1:1 support for pastoral care
Small group work
Social and emotional work programmes
Circle time
Worry boxes
Practicing mindfulness
Wellbeing calls to families and pupils not in school
Information via newsletters, website and jotter
Celebrating individual and school successes
Praise postcards
Shout outs for pupils and staff via Instagram
Certificates and recognition for non academic achievements
SEN/pastoral support team
Links and resources
Something To Look Forward To Supporting Your Family`s Wellbeing My Wellbeing Challenge Booklet
www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk resources to boost wellbeing
www.twinkl.co.uk thousands of worksheets and activities
www.place2be.org.uk wellbeing activity ideas for schools