Wellbeing
Wellbeing at St Adrian’s
A child can only learn if they feel happy and secure. As our recent Ofsted report states:
“Pupils are happy and safe in this caring school. Staff are warm and friendly and from the early years develop positive relationships with children. Pupils trust the staff in school and know who to speak to if they have a problem.” Dec 2022
At St Adrian’s, the mental health and well being of our children and also our staff, is of the utmost importance. We feel by nurturing the children in our care, they can thrive and excel.
We achieve this in St Adrian’s by providing the following:
- family support, mentoring and therapy sessions for children who need extra support
- elected Wellbeing Ambassadors who check on their friends and others in the playground
- where appropriate , mindful colouring/ calming music in lessons
- yoga/dance/exercise sessions
- prayers – meditation / spirituality
- after school activities
- dress up days ( thinking day where children represent their clubs ) They can express themselves
- teachers and TAs offer emotional check-in with children that seem upset when they come in
- deicated assemblies and workshops
- circle time and PSHE
- appropriate adults trained in mental health and wellbeing
Children’s Mental Health Week.
The children all had a wonderful time during Children’s Mental Health Week. They took part in an array of different activities and had a wonderful week. Click on the link to see what activities each class did for the week.
Childrens-Mental-Health-Week-2023-Slideshow
Wellbeing advice for pupils
Childline: A place a child or young person can talk to someone about something they are worried about. They can do this online or over the phone. (call 08001111)
NSPCC: This charity works against child abuse – a helpline is available for parents or other adults concerned about a child (0808 8025544).
Herts Mind Network have a helpline for children and young people aged 10-17. The helpline provides a safe, non-judgemental space to talk to a Young People Advisor or Mentor who will provide emotional support, advice and information and discuss coping strategies. For opening hours and more information please visit the website.
Jigsaw: Here is a lovely resource for parents/carers from the Jigsaw Families Programme. There are original stories and accompanying Calm Me Times, both on audio file and both with suggested learning activities (age 5+).
Kooth is an online counselling service for anyone aged 10-25 in Hertfordshire. You can
access a chat / messenger service, discussion boards, goal setting tools and a journal and
a magazine. The website is moderated by trained professionals. You need to register but it
is anonymous.
Bullying UK: Advice and support for dealing with bullying.
Respect Me: Scotland’s anti-bullying service working with adults involved in the lives of children and young people to give them the practical skills and confidence to deal with children who are bullied and those who bully others.
Health for Kids cover subjects that promote a healthy body and mind. All the content has been produced by school nurses, other health and well-being experts, and most importantly young people.
Think Ninja app: As a direct response to the COVID-19 situation, Healios have updated ThinkNinja with specific COVID-19 content. This will bring self-help knowledge and skills to children and young people (10-18 years old) who may be experiencing increased anxiety and stress during the current situation.
Just Talk : Five Ways To Well-being For Primary School Children
Mental Health Books: The World Book Day has a selection of age-appropriate recommended mental health reads for children.