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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mental health & wellbeing for our children

We are delighted to share that we are about to become a Stormbreak school. 

This academic year, we are focussing on a whole school approach to mental health and movement through the use of a programme called stormbreak. 

Stormbreak aims 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.

Stormbreak has five key concepts: relationships, resilience, self-care, hope and optimism and self-worth. We focus on one of these each half term in school, with children participating in stormbreaks in class, during collective worship and even during lunchtime. 

This focus on discussing mental health whilst completing purposeful movements has enabled the children to discuss various concepts and how to develop these. 

What we do to support our children's mental health & wellbeing 
  •  A tailored Personal Development Learning programme to ensure children are taught about their mental health and wellbeing. A whole school approach with progression of skills across the key stage. This supports the children to develop emotional literacy, gain an understanding of how to support their physical and mental health and regulate their emotions.
  • A mental health lead across the school for our children and our staff.
  • A celebration of key events throughout the year to promote positive mental health and provide opportunities for children to discuss strategies they use to support their mental health. By celebrating key events, we aim to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health and encourage an openness to talk. 
  • Worry boxes in each classroom. These provide children with an opportunity to share anything they may be feeling or share with someone any support they may need.
  • External visitors to discuss key topics such as mental health and self-esteem. These visitors have already seen excellent engagement from the children and their honesty and openness has been praised by our local mental health support team. 

Mental health & wellbeing section for our parents

This area is to help provide support for you and help to support your children.

In this area we will provide links to websites where you can find help and advice, and documents offering support and guidance or stories to share with your children. 

The Good Mental Health Handbook: A Guide for Parents and Carers
Mental Health Information and Events for Parents
CAMHS Support Videos

Please take a look at the following 10-15 min films focussed on supporting primary aged young people with their mental health. It is a series of activities they can try which will support good mental health. All the films do a check in which encourages young people to think about and understand their emotions:

1.    Soothing Rhythm Breathing https://youtu.be/vogqBB1Roos

2.    Peaceful Place imagery  https://youtu.be/HwFh4GeINdk

3.    Activity and Boredom Jar https://youtu.be/LS8MOyukIXo

4.    Making a Self Soothe Box https://youtu.be/NT0DVXMpsPs

5.    Muscle Relaxation https://youtu.be/E4C_r5jQJQA

6.    Grounding Exercise https://youtu.be/Oywr4afoB3Q

7.    Body Scan https://youtu.be/VFNqJiGNIB8

8.    5 Finger Positive https://youtu.be/k7UNfN4vB1A

9.    Breathing Techniques https://youtu.be/OnGm9c6cPB8

10. Goal Setting https://youtu.be/6xZu4wnHnfw

11. Getting Sleep https://youtu.be/iXGzz_fpljc

12. Positive Affirmations https://youtu.be/fqVaFNbQYh0

13. Colour Breathing https://youtu.be/MSuORDhCSpA

14. Our Bodies https://youtu.be/azNez8Q8vBk

Useful websites

  • Rehab 4 AddictionFind drug and alcohol rehab or outpatient treatment in Hampshire.

  • SpotlightSpotlight are a charity, who provide free/low-cost activities for children and young people across Hampshire, which help them to increase confidence and self-esteem. As well as, fun activities, they offer emotional and practical support for children for mental health. They provide inclusive activities, including after-school clubs, holiday clubs, performing arts activities, arts and crafts, sports, outdoor activities and trips. They also have a food bank, clothing bank, care packages, child and youth support and offer family support services.

  • The Education HubMental health resources for parents, carers and school staff

  • Childline - Calm ZoneBreathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress for children

  • Every Mind MattersEvery Mind Matters includes an online tool and email journey to support everyone to feel more confident in taking action to look after their mental health and wellbeing. It also includes a section for parents and carers on looking after children and young people during the pandemic

  • Guidance on Supporting ChildrenPHE's guidance on supporting children and young people s mental health and well-being

  • Online Educational ResourcesThe Governments online educational resources for home education with a section on mental wellbeing

  • Department for EducationDfE guidance for supporting children and young people’s mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak

  • Young MindsVisit the Coronavirus advice and mental health support advice Mental Health Foundation - Top tips for open and honest conversation regarding the pandemic

  • Child BereavementWe help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

  • Mental Wellbeing HampshireMental Wellbeing Hampshire provides a summary of organisations in Hampshire which support children, young people and adults with trusted mental health services. You can find information to help with common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and stress, as well as advice on where to go for urgent help.

  • Minded OrgThis session acts as an introduction to the Core MindEd session (Flashbacks, Trauma and Bullying) but comes at it from a parent / carer’s perspective. It also provides parents and carers with initial guidance and then points them towards that core session. It briefly covers head injury in terms of likelihood or not of subsequent trauma but then the focus is on when to worry about PTSD.

  • Minded OrgThis brief session aims to highlight some key important tips and points in dealing with death and loss. It then points users to the existing materials on the rest of the portal.

Children and young people can access free confidential support anytime from voluntary and community sector organisations by texting SHOUT to 85258, calling Childline on 0800 1111 or the Mix on 0808 808 4994.

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