Wellbeing
At Grimoldby Primary School the wellbeing of our children is paramount. We believe that the mental health and wellbeing of our children is critical to success in school and in life. Children learn better and are happier in school if their emotional needs are addressed.
Every child has access to a Wellbeing Check-in in their class. In KS2 this a QR code that children can scan and then select how they're feeling. This then lets their class teacher know so appropriate support can be given. In EYFS and KS1, all classes have a display of the Colour Monster. Each child can physically move their name onto a colour to show how they are feeling. Again, a member of staff will be able to talk to them about how they are feeling and put immediate support in place.
In addition, each class provides a wide range of further activities that help to promote emotional health and mental wellbeing. These include worry boxes/monsters, calm areas, circle times, class assemblies and stories around wellbeing. We also promote mental health and wellbeing through our PE sessions and every class takes part in the Daily Mile.
Wellbeing is also promoted through our weekly PSHE lessons. Within school, we follow the Jigsaw PSHE scheme of work. Every half term each class focuses on a different theme shown below.
Autumn 1: Being Me in My World
Autumn 2: Celebrating Difference (including anti-bullying)
Spring 1: Dreams and Goals
Spring 2: Healthy Me
Summer 1: Relationships (including sex education)
Summer 2: Changing Me
This scheme has a strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health. It also includes mindfulness sessions allowing children to advance their emotional awareness, concentration and focus.
Where children require a more targeted approach to support their wellbeing we have staff trained in the following;
- Lego Therapy
- Circle of Friends
- Counselling Skills Level 2
- Bereavement, Grief and Loss
We have a school Family Support Worker who will liaise with class teachers about children's wellbeing. She is available to support children in a range of ways including emotional and social inclusion support and can sign post to support groups for families. We also have an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA). ELSA's are trained to deliver individualised support programmes to meet the emotional needs of children.
We also have a weekly visit from Maisie, our therapy dog! Children love seeing and working with Maisie.
Please see our 'Wellbeing Framework' for further information around how wellbeing is supported at Grimoldby Primary School.
Lumi Nova
We are delighted to share with you a new NHS funded service being piloted in Lincolnshire that’s designed to support young people aged 7-12 who are experiencing worries or anxieties; Lumi Nova.
What is Lumi Nova?
Lumi Nova is an intergalactic adventure game to support young people to fight fears and manage worries. Whilst exploring planets, customising characters and earning treasure your child breaks their fears and worries down into manageable steps, learning life-long skills and building resilience.
Who can use Lumi Nova?
Lumi Nova was created for 7 - 12 year olds (school years 3 - 7) who are having difficulties with fears, worries, or anxiety related to social situations, separation or phobias.
Lumi Nova is ideal for children who may:
- lack confidence to try new things
- seem unable to face simple everyday challenges
- find it hard to concentrate
- have problems with sleeping or eating
- have angry outbursts
- have negative thoughts about what’s going to happen
- be avoiding everyday activities, eg. going to school, seeing friends
- become irritable, tearful or clingy
How do you access Lumi Nova?
Scan the QR code below to find out more.
Support for Children
Below this point, you will find various resources and links to support your wellbeing. The term 'wellbeing' refers to the quality of people's lives. Click the links below to see the resources, read them carefully and always share any thoughts, worries or concerns with a trusted adult. It might be a good idea to share (and talk about) some of the resources with your family.
Wellbeing Resources
Online Resources
Click on the links below to find online activities and support.
Support for Parents/Carers
CAMHS Resources
SPACE Factsheets
SPACE (Supporting Parents and Children Emotionally) have created a series of factsheets, designed to offer some support and strategies in response to COVID-19.
Resources to support with bedtime routines
The documents below offer resources, advice and 'top tips' to support bedtime routines.