Wellbeing At Stamfordham
What does Mental Health and Wellbeing look like at Stamfordham?
We have a whole school supportive and caring ethos model of respect and kindness, where each individual is valued. Our vision is to provide a school community where children can enjoy a welcoming, secure, happy and healthy environment, where all members can feel respected, develop their self-confidence and understanding of others. We take a whole school scaffolding approach, modelling skills throughout the structure of the school values, curriculum and policies.
At our school we know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and, at times, someone 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.
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R- Resilient, promoting mistake-making to help us learn
A- Ambitious, challenging ourselves to be the best they can be
N- Nurturing, supporting those around us and ourselves through strategies that work for us.
How do we promote MHWB?
- Our School Values
- Pupil Voice
- Celebrating Achievements
- Promoting Equality
- Supportive Environment
- Warm & available relationships with all staff
- Ensuring there are warm and emotionally available adults every day to create relationships with children based on trust and care.
- 'Friends Resilience' skills and strategies
- Designated environments to support wellbeing e.g 'Wellbeing Nook' & 'Zen Den'.
- Reflection
- Wellbeing in Wellies Group
- Themed & Charity Days e.g 'Hello Yellow'
- Community Fundraising Opportunities
- Residential visits & educational day visits
- Enriching after-school clubs
- Sporting opportunities
- Achievement Awards Assembly Each Week
- Half-term Simon Richards Award
- Interactive Displays
Wellbeing in Wellies Group
Our wellbeing group offers opportunities for children to come along and spend some quiet time planting in the garden and taking care of the school grounds to promote wellbeing around the school.
Our Community
Our small village school is closely connected to the local community and is an important part of village life. We work with families, local organisations and community groups, giving our pupils opportunities to learn from and contribute to the people around them. The school is a welcoming place where children, parents, staff and local residents come together, creating a strong sense of belonging and shared pride in our village.
Time to Talk Sessions
Please call or email the office to find out our next 'Time to talk' date for parents and carers. Individual sessions will be 10 minutes long and can be made anytime between 3.30pm-5pm.
Apps and Websites
FRIENDS
Friends Resilience App found in Apple App Store. This app supports all strategies and techniques used within Stamfordham to support children with their mental health.
Further support organisations
https://hdftchildrenshealthservice.co.uk/ourservice/growing-healthy-0-19-northumberland/
https://youngminds.org.uk/resources/school-resources/find-your-feet-transition-tips-for-parents/