Childrens Mental Health Week – 3rd-9th February 2025 – our assemblies have focused on supporting our well-being which the school takes very seriously. The theme this is year is ‘Growing together” and the importance of emotional health alongside growing physically. The ‘Place2be’ charity put all the resources together and the assemblies included messages from TV personalities and other celebrities.
https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/
Our school uses Stormbreak to help provide movement breaks which promote good mental health. The aim is to improve children’s mental health through movement, equipping them with sustainable, transferable skills and coping strategies to thrive during the complex demands of growth into adult life. More information and breaks to try at home can be found on their website here. home I stormbreak CIO
Up to date information and help for families from Dorset Council – HERE including financial help, health & wellbeing, relationship help and support for vistims of domestic abuse.
This is from Life Education and is a great way to support your child’s emotional health. We included this link to Harold’s Daily Diary during lockdown and phased return but you may find other helpful resources on their site:
https://www.coramlifeeducation.org.uk/harolds-daily-diary
The school also works with the Prout Bridge project in Beaminster signposting children and families for support with Mental Health through their service: Youth Mental Health Support — Prout Bridge Project
The Dorset School Nursing Team has a webpage with a wealth of information on many different topics and ways of contacting them – https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/school-nursing
During school time, School nurses visit to carry out a number of health checks at different times during a child’s time at school. They also hold periodic drop-in sessions, which we will advise you about.
The NHS ‘Every Mind Matters’ web pages have some very useful tips for supporting our children and young people – use this LINK to go straight to their webpage.
Dorset Mind – https://dorsetmind.uk/help-and-support/
Change4Life – Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families, helping families with fun ideas to help kids stay healthy, whether with easy recipes for busy weeknights, great sugar swaps, Disney-inspired games to get kids moving or help in understanding food labels – https://www.nhs.uk/change4life
The NHS Eat Well webpage provides guidance and ideas for us all to keep our physical and mental helath good from eating well – https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/