Cutnall Green C of E Primary School
Pupil Wellbeing
At Cutnall Green C of E Primary School, we are committed to promoting and encouraging the positive mental health and emotional well-being of our children. We believe that the mental well-being of our children is key to developing happy, inquisitive learners who are able to face challenges in a positive and proactive way. Our school ethos and values underpin everything that we do, and we are relentless in the pursuit of a school community where everyone feels able to thrive.
What happens in school to promote good mental health?
In school, we embed opportunities to support our children's mental health and well-being throughout our curriculum and daily practice. Some examples include:
- PSHE lessons focusing specifically on children's social and emotional skills
- Daily Collective Worship - giving us a time to come together and reflect
- Regular circle time sessions
- The Daily Mile
- Calm, relaxing music in classes
- Well-Being Ambassadors
- Wellbeing surveys
- Buddy bench
- Motional
- Self-Esteem, Social Skills and Friendship groups and individual work
- Forest School Activities
- Lego Therapy
- Calm Boxes in every classroom
- Yoga and relaxation activities
- Active participation in nationwide schemes such as Children's Mental Health Week (February)
- Drawing and talking sessions
Our school environment has also been designed with the aim of supporting children's well-being. Each classroom provides spaces for quiet reflection, whilst other areas are designed to stimulate children's engagement and natural curiosity.
Our forest area also provides a space for children to reconnect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors.
What if my child is experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing?
If you are ever worried about your child’s mental health and wellbeing then, just as you would about any concerns that you have about their learning, come and talk to us. Sometimes children will need additional support for a short period – this may be in the form of a daily check-in with a trusted adult, time to talk through what they are feeling and support in developing ways of moving forwards with this. Do not hesitate to speak to your child's teacher to open up these important conversations; we are here to help.
Useful links
We have put together some links to some helpful resources:
School health nurses offer a range of services such as home visits, health needs assessments, time4u drop-in service, school-aged hearing and the national child measurement programme to support the needs of children and their families
Kooth is an online mental wellbeing community which offers free, safe, and anonymous support.
PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.
Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together. You do not need to register to use these resources.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides mental health help to children, young people and their families.
Information for individuals and those supporting a person with their mental health and wellbeing.
The Centre for Emotional Health
Resources for supporting you to get the best from family life.
The Hub of Hope is a first-of-its-kind, national mental health database which brings together organisations and charities, large and small, from across the country who offer mental health advice and support, together in one place.