Author: Richard Dixon

MENTAL HEALTH CURRICULUM
AND SUPPORT (2022/2023)

Health Professionals
For some children school would work with parents to seek support advice and support GP, the School Nurse or other medical professionals.

SUPPORT
AGENCIES

Family toolkit
A source of early help is www.familytoolkit.co.uk which parents can access.

PLAY-LED
COUNSELLING

LEGO THERAPY
SOCIALLY SPEAKING

MENTAL HEALTH & SUPPORT TEAM

ELSA
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant.
Individual and small groups.
Referred by class teacher

Other Agencies
As early intervention is key, staff signpost certain websites, charities and other support groups to parents as the need arises.

School Life
To support and enhance mental health there is time for children to: socialise, meet new people, explore new experiences and broaden their horizons.

Learning
Children’s personal development is a key focus to ensure they are confident, healthy individuals ready to face and overcome any challenges.

CLASSROOM
Every class has two staff allocated to support.
Staff take the time to get to know children to support them well.
Effective communication between home and school.

Assemblies
We discuss and explore Growth Mindset, health living and mental health including role models.

Responsibility
Children take leadership roles learning new skills and developing resilience.

PSHE Education
Personal, Social, health and Economic Education takes place through weekly one hour lessons using the SCARF scheme of work.

RestEasy Programme
Every child accesses 5-10 minute daily activities after lunch which introduce and practise strategies to help manage our emotions and mental health.

Physical Activity
Every child enjoys two one hour PE sessions per week with a broad range of sports clubs available during lunchtime and after school.