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 class provides a wide range of activities that help to promote emotional health and mental wellbeing. These include worry boxes, 'calm corners', 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.

Grimoldby Primary School Well-being Framework

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.

Winter Mental Health: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Winter Mental Health: Social Anxiety

Winter Mental Health: Anxiety At Christmas

Healthy Minds Relaxation/Breathing Techniques Colour Breathing

Healthy Minds Relaxation/Breathing Techniques Square Breathing

Healthy Minds Relaxation/Breathing Techniques Finger Breathing

Healthy Minds Relaxation/Breathing Techniques My Happy Place Exercise

Healthy Minds Relaxation/Breathing Techniques Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Games Play a game to take your mind off difficult things and have some fun.

Calm Zone Here are lots of way to feel calmer. It's about finding what works for you. Try some of these breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress.

Cosmic Kids Yoga Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation activities

Wellbeing Bingo

CEOP Use this to report any online safety concerns and get help.

Childline Use this to get support and help, or to talk about your feelings.

Thinkuknow Resources Useful online safety packs for a variety of age groups.

Scouts-The Great Indoors A guide from The Scouts for 100 indoor activities, including strategies to support with mental health and wellbeing.

Support for Parents/Carers

Practical tips (videos) to support children's wellbeing and behaviour 51 videos to support parents with advice for at home from mental health experts

Healthy Minds Lincolnshire Parent Workshop An online workshop from Healthy Minds Lincolnshire which aims to support parents/carers learn new strategies to understand and support children presenting with anxiety and additional needs.

Leaflet: You’re never too young to talk mental health: Tips for talking for parents and carers

MindUp Resource Pack MindUp have made some of the resources from their MindUp for Families course available, to help to support you and your family. For each of the six topics, there is an information sheet and practices for the whole family. These practices allow parents to develop a greater understanding of the brain, emotions and actions, and learn techniques and activities that can enhance the wellbeing of the whole family.

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.