Mental Health & Wellbeing

Supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing is a key part of our commitment to Championing Excellence for Everyone. We recognise that children thrive academically when they feel emotionally secure, valued and understood.

At our school, wellbeing is not treated as an add-on — it is embedded within our ethos, curriculum and daily practice. We aim to create a community where children feel safe, confident and able to talk openly about their feelings.

We understand that life can present challenges, and at times children may need additional support. Positive mental health is about our whole wellbeing — emotional, physical, social and psychological — and is essential if children are to flourish and lead fulfilling lives.

Mental Health Within the Curriculum

Mental health education is delivered through our comprehensive PSHE curriculum and wider school provision. Through this, children learn to:

• Understand and manage their emotions

• Build self-esteem and confidence

• Develop healthy relationships

• Keep themselves safe

• Show empathy, tolerance and respect

• Build resilience and cope with change

PSHE supports children to navigate transitions, manage risk, understand identity and equality and contribute positively to their communities. It equips them with lifelong strategies for maintaining wellbeing.

How We Support Pupils

We provide graduated levels of support to meet differing needs:

Universal Support

Support for all pupils through our school ethos, curriculum and daily routines. This includes resilience-building, emotional literacy and a culture of belonging.

Additional Support

Short-term support for pupils experiencing temporary challenges or life events, such as bereavement or family change.

Targeted Support

More specialised interventions for pupils requiring additional provision, including:

• Wellbeing groups

• Social skills groups

• Self-regulation support

• Individual pastoral sessions

• Provision delivered through OASIS

We also provide access to:

• Online support through a recognised mental health and wellbeing provider

• Yoga and visualisation sessions, both in school and for home use

Leadership and Expertise

Our experienced Pastoral Team delivers much of this support as part of our wider Inclusion provision. Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing is led by our Deputy Head, who is an accredited Mental Health First Aider.

If you have concerns about your child’s wellbeing, please contact the school office to arrange a conversation. We work closely with families to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.