It is commonly accepted that a child's emotional health and wellness affects their learning and cognitive development, as well as their physical and social wellbeing and mental wellbeing as adults.
The Department of Education is aware that in order for students to achieve, schools must play a part in fostering their mental and emotional well-being.
At Alexandra Park Primary School, we recognise how crucial it is to support each member of our school community in preserving and promoting their emotional health and wellness.
They are referenced to frequently throughout the day, completely integrated into our learning environment, and at the core of every choice we make.
The health of our employees and children is significantly impacted by this.
To make sure that everyone feels appreciated, secure, and content in all facets of school life, we are committed to being inclusive.
Building a culture of trust is a top priority for us because it allows everyone to be honest about their health and wellness and to know where to go for help if they do.
At Alexandra Park Primary School, we want to encourage everyone's healthy emotional wellbeing, including that of staff members, parents, and caregivers.
In order to provide our students at Alexandra Park Primary School with the developmental skills they need to develop and succeed, we have established a customised PSHE curriculum (SCARF).
Our PSHE lessons and Circle Times help the kids gain confidence when discussing their emotions and worries.
Additionally, we have weekly PE courses where physical health is actively promoted as well as additional after-school groups since we recognise the significance of physical activity on wellbeing.
We have a wide range of extra-curricular activities available, and we do a range of sports we know a healthy body can help lead to a healthy mind.
We urge them to eat healthily.
Every two years, teachers select Wellbeing Ambassadors.
They were picked because they serve as excellent role models for the entire school and exhibit wellbeing by being kind, upbeat, and active students.
By speaking on behalf of all students in the classroom and participating in numerous initiatives aimed at promoting our collective wellbeing, our ambassadors contribute to overall wellbeing.
directing Children in Need Wellbeing events and giving a virtual speech during Children's Mental Health Week.
working with our school governor, Mrs. Hannah Matthews, to support a strategy to increase children's safety whilst walking to school.
At Alexandra Park Primary School, pastoral care is everyone's responsibility.
Please get in touch with your child's classroom teacher or Charlotte Millward, our SENCO and Wellbeing Lead, if you or your family needs any extra assistance or information.
We also schedule frequent Team Around the School drop-ins, and we'll let you know ahead of time if a team member will be there.
A teacher, school nurse, or educational psychologist could be able to support your child if they're experiencing emotional problems.
Otherwise, you can go to your GP or the School Nurse.
These experts are able to recommend a youngster for more assistance.
Children and adolescents with mental health issues can receive specialised assistance from CAMHS.
The Prevention Alliance offers assistance with housing, finances, and mental and physical health.
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