Wellbeing
Well-Being and Mental Health are a big focus for us here at Stanton Primary & Nursery School.
Wellbeing is about feeling good and doing (or functioning) well.
Feeling good
Feelings of happiness, contentment, enjoyment, curiosity and engagement are characteristic of someone who has a positive experience of their life.
Functioning well
Experiencing positive relationships, having some control over one’s life and having a sense of purpose are all important attributes of wellbeing. Wellbeing is important for everyone
Useful websites:
Childline:
Childline’s website has a useful ‘calm down’ zone, with activities which aim to help children feel better when they are feeling anxious, scared or sad. The ideas include breathing exercises, a ‘let it go’ box and creating a ‘sense drawer’. https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
A Million and Me:
‘As part of BBC Children In Need's national programme around children and young people's mental health, we're developing support for parents and carers of 8 to 13 year olds.’ Look at this website for more information:
https://youngminds.org.uk/youngminds-professionals/our-projects/a-million-and-me/
This website gives tips to parents to help their child with transition to secondary school:
https://www.place2be.org.uk/what-we-do/parent-carer-resources/ready-for-secondaryhigh-school.aspx
Be Your Best website
Supporting the family to eat better and move more.
https://www.bybsurrey.org/resources-for-parents/other-health-topics
Mental Wellbeing While Staying At Home | Every Mind Matters | One You (www.nhs.uk)
Supporting your child during the coronavirus pandemic (youngminds.org.uk)