Mental Health and Wellbeing
Our school is committed to everyone's mental health and wellbeing both in school and out.
There are many reasons why a person might experience mental health challenges, and that this can happen to anyone in a wide range of circumstances.
At Linton on Ouse Primary School and Nursery, we take a positive approach to mental health and wellbeing, celebrating the support that we can give one another, and encouraging discussion about emotions. We all have a role to play in supporting each other in our school community.
We aim to:
Help children to identify, understand and empathize with emotions
Promote self-esteem and positive mental health
Allow children the confidence to be themselves
Create a safe place for children to discuss their emotions and any concerns that they have
Support children to develop and maintain healthy relationships
Teach the importance of resilience and how to manage setbacks
Lead staff members:
Miss Laura Pearson
SEND Leader
Miss Mellissa Cole
Emotional Support
Mrs Jenni Wilson
LEGO Therapy
Miss Hannah Lawson
ZONES of Regulation
Support and interventions
LEGO Therapy
Lego Therapy is an intervention designed by psychologists to support children with social communication and relationships.
As well as aiding children with autistic spectrum disorders, it can also help other children to develop play and social skills such as verbal communication, collaboration, sharing/turn-taking, task completion and focus.
Emotional Support
Children learn best when they feel happier and their emotional needs are being addressed. We offer support to pupils in school who may be experiencing temporary or long term additional emotional needs. Emotional skills we help with include:
Social Skills and Situations
Bereavement
Anxiety
Anger Management
Self-esteem
Real-life problem-solving skills
Friendships
Talking Therapy
ZONES of Regulation
Children's Mental Health Week
Each year we take part in 'dress to express' to support children's mental health with the charity place2be.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy:
Mental Health and Well-being Strategy.pdfResources:
mood-diary.pdfMood diary resource
MHF_PEP_GUIDE_CAREGIVERS_HEALTHY-REALATIONSHIPS_A4.pdfGuide to support health friendships and relationships
littlebluebookofsunshine-2020-final.pdfNHS guidance
Sleep information for caregivers .pdfSleep Tips
Time-for-Us-Parent-Pack-MHF-Scotland.pdfActivities to promote discussion about feelings and emotions
MHF_PEP_GUIDE_CAREGIVERS_KINDNESS_A4.pdfThe Importance of Kindness
Useful Websites:
https://www.annafreud.org/resources/schools-and-colleges/talking-mental-health-animation-and-teacher-toolkit/ - Information from Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, who supported the You're never too young to talk mental health campaign stating the resources "demonstrate how we can help children express their feelings, respond appropriately, and prevent small problems from snowballing into bigger ones."
https://tutorful.co.uk/guides/the-expert-guide-to-help-your-child-with-anxiety - Practical advice for parents to support their child suffering from anxiety related concerns.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-guide-to-looking-after-yourself/ - Young Minds Parents Guide, tips for any parent who is worried about their child, or their own parenting skills.
https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/wellbeing-resources-for-families/ - Wellbeing resources for families including art, physical activities, and books/videos to support positive mental health and wellbeing.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/programmes/families-children-and-young-people/resources#paragraph-16266 - Lots of resources for young people and their care-givers. Some are below in the resources section!
Lots of links to further resources and webpages.