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Health and Wellbeing At Stanton Bridge |
What do I do if I am worried about my child's mental health or wellbeing?
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If you have any concerns about your child’s wellbeing, you can talk to:
Your child’s Class Teacher or Teaching Assistant
Designated Safeguarding Lead - Miss Cooper
School SENCO - Miss Newman
Wellbeing Team - Miss French, Miss Brandy and Mr Nuur
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What is good mental health?
Good mental health and wellbeing are just as important as good physical health. Like physical health, mental health exists on a spectrum, from healthy to unwell and can fluctuate daily or change over time. While most children grow up mentally healthy, recent surveys suggest that more children and young people experience mental health challenges today than 30 years ago. This is likely due to changes in lifestyle and the evolving nature of growing up in today’s world.
We offer various levels of support for wellbeing, including:
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Universal needs: the needs of all children and young people and opportunities to develop resilience.
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Targeted needs: the needs of those children and young people who need differentiated support and resources.
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Specialist needs: those children and young people who are having specialist intervention by trained professionals.
Stanton Bridge promotes pupil's wellbeing, which involves creating a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment that meets their emotional, social, physical, and mental health needs. Here are some key things we provide to support pupil's wellbeing:
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Emotional and Mental Wellbeing |
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.png) Counselling or pastoral support: Access to a school wellbeing mentor for pupils, who need emotional support.
Bubble-time: Pupils can self-refer to have a meeting with a mentor throughout the day.
Mindfulness Practices: Daily meditation, breathing exercises, affirmations, and calming activities to reduce anxiety and build emotional regulation.
Circle time: Regular classroom discussions to talk about feelings, friendships, and conflicts in a safe, respectful space, through our P4C and PSHE curriculum
and assemblies.
Recognition and praise: Positive reinforcement to boost confidence and self-esteem.
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Social Wellbeing |
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Cognitive Mindset Coaches: Pupils support each other in techniques to manage emotions.
Friendship programs: Buddy systems and peer mentors to help pupil build positive relationships.
Inclusive classroom practices: Ensuring every pupils feels valued, regardless of background or ability.
Anti-bullying policies: Clear systems in place to prevent and address bullying quickly and effectively.
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Physical Wellbeing |
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Healthy meals and snacks: Access to balanced, nutritious food and clean drinking water.
Daily physical activity: PE lessons, active playtimes, movement breaks throughout the day, and after school clubs.
Safe play areas: Well-maintained playgrounds and equipment that encourage active, creative play.
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Cognitive and Learning Support |
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Differentiated teaching: Lessons tailored to different learning needs and styles so all pupils can succeed.
Support for special needs (SEN): Targeted support for pupil with additional learning, behavioural, or physical needs, through our sensory circuit and soft play areas.
Enrichment activities: Art, music, dance and other creative subjects to nurture diverse talents.
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Safe and Nurturing Environment |
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Clear rules and routines: Structure that helps pupil's feel secure and understand expectations, through our Good to Be Green behaviour system.
Supportive staff relationships: Adults who are approachable, consistent, and caring.
Parental involvement: Encouraging strong home-school partnerships to support learning and wellbeing.
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Newletters |
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Fortnightly newsletters sharing wellbeing information. (Click here for all newsletters) |