Mental Health and Wellbeing at Marsh Gibbon CE School

At Marsh Gibbon School, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff.  
We have a supportive and caring ethos and our approach is respectful and kind, where each individual and contribution is valued.  
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At our school we know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us  vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.  
 
‘Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her
own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and
​fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community’. (World Health Organisation)
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Top tips for Wellbeing

Do more to feel better
It might be difficult to do the things you would usually do that help you feel happy and calm, but there are things you should try and do which can help you feel better. Don’t just do nothing!
  • Go for a walk
  • Put a plan together of what you would like to do every day
  • Play a board game / do puzzles
  • Draw or create something
  • Now can be the time to start a new hobby
  • Read a book
  • Stay hydrated
  • Be mindful of what you are eating – try to eat well
  • It is really important to keep in contact with people and stay connected with each other.

Action for Happiness

Action for Happiness actionforhappiness.org/shares a calendar each month with a theme to promote wellbeing. It gives a suggested activity each day. These are shared via Class Dojo Stories and can also be found here https://actionforhappiness.org/all-calendars

Children's Wellbeing at School

At Marsh Gibbon School children’s wellbeing is a priority- happy children feel safe and are ready to learn. 

We provide 
  • a safe, supportive environment in which to learn. 
  • a PSHE curriculum which promotes the importance of mental health and wellbeing. 
  • Nurture groups
  • Worry boxes in each classroom
  • Zones of regulation in each classroom Y1-6 (Early years have a feelings checker station- a visual representation of how they are feeling that they can change throughout the day as needed)
  • Helping hands group (outside agency) 
  • Lego therapytherapyfocus.org.au/on-the-blog/what-is-lego-therapy/
  • Themed weeks/days for Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Information board signposting children to sources of support

​Useful website links:

Support for Children
https://www.childline.org.uk/
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Support with Children’s Mental Health for parents
https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/
https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/
https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/supporting-your-child-s-mental-health/
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/
https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/websites
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/helping-families/mental-health
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Support for Adult Mental Health 
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/